Bishop Challoner Catholic School vs Blue Gate Fields Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 380 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Challoner Catholic School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
867 students
Blue Gate Fields Junior School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
350 students
| Measure | Bishop Challoner Catholic School London, London | Blue Gate Fields Junior School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #382 of 640 | #605 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1980 of 4,090 | #3543 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 867 | 350 |
| Pupils on roll | 867 | 350 |
| Free school meals | 31.2% | 37.7% |
| Capacity filled | 52.5% | 97.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 26% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.94 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.7 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.bishopchallonerfederation.towerhamlets.sch.uk | www.bluegatefields-jun.towerhamlets.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Blue Gate Fields Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.9 vs 49.6).
- •Bishop Challoner Catholic School is the larger school with 867 students compared with 350.
- •Bishop Challoner Catholic School is a academy school while Blue Gate Fields Junior School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bishop Challoner Catholic School better than Blue Gate Fields Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Blue Gate Fields Junior School ranks higher (71.9 vs 49.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bishop Challoner Catholic School and Blue Gate Fields Junior School?
About 380 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Challoner Catholic School: 867. Blue Gate Fields Junior School: 350. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Challoner Catholic School and Blue Gate Fields Junior School rank in London?
Bishop Challoner Catholic School is 382nd of 640 and Blue Gate Fields Junior School is 605th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).