Bishop Challoner Catholic School vs London Islamic School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 487 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
London Islamic School
London · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
140 students
| Measure | Bishop Challoner Catholic School London, London | London Islamic School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Top 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #382 of 640 | #57 of 640 |
| National rank | #1980 of 4,090 | #277 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 867 | 140 |
| Pupils on roll | 867 | 140 |
| Free school meals | 31.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 52.5% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.6 | 58.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.2% | 66.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.9% | 91.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.94 | 5.75 |
| A level points per entry | 34.7 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.bishopchallonerfederation.towerhamlets.sch.uk | www.londonislamicschool.org |
The verdict
- •London Islamic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.6 vs 49.6).
- •Bishop Challoner Catholic School is the larger school with 867 students compared with 140.
- •Bishop Challoner Catholic School is a academy school while London Islamic School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Bishop Challoner Catholic School is co-educational and London Islamic School is boys.
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 London Islamic School?
On the Success Index (England), London Islamic School ranks higher (89.6 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 London Islamic School?
About 487 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Challoner Catholic School: 867. London Islamic School: 140. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Challoner Catholic School and London Islamic School rank in London?
Bishop Challoner Catholic School is 382nd of 640 and London Islamic School is 57th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).