Bishop Challoner Catholic School vs St Mary and St Michael Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 127 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
St Mary and St Michael Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
347 students
| Measure | Bishop Challoner Catholic School London, London | St Mary and St Michael Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #382 of 640 | #850 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1980 of 4,090 | #5140 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 867 | 347 |
| Pupils on roll | 867 | 347 |
| Free school meals | 31.2% | 41.6% |
| Capacity filled | 52.5% | 73.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| 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 | st-marymichael.towerhamlets.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary and St Michael Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.5 vs 49.6).
- •Bishop Challoner Catholic School is the larger school with 867 students compared with 347.
- •Bishop Challoner Catholic School is a academy school while St Mary and St Michael Primary 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 St Mary and St Michael Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary and St Michael Primary School ranks higher (63.5 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 St Mary and St Michael Primary School?
About 127 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Challoner Catholic School: 867. St Mary and St Michael Primary School: 347. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Challoner Catholic School and St Mary and St Michael Primary School rank in London?
Bishop Challoner Catholic School is 382nd of 640 and St Mary and St Michael Primary School is 850th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).