Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School vs Ricards Lodge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 170 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School
Wimbledon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
467 students
Ricards Lodge High School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
1,534 students
| Measure | Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School Wimbledon, London | Ricards Lodge High School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #121 of 1,720 | #213 of 640 |
| National rank | #825 of 15,697 | #970 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 467 | 1,534 |
| Pupils on roll | 467 | 1,534 |
| Free school meals | 6.4% | 26.9% |
| Capacity filled | 98.9% | 102.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 31% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 54.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 55.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 77.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.90 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.1 |
| town | Wimbledon | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.bishopgilpin.org | ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.8 vs 71.1).
- •Ricards Lodge High School is the larger school with 1,534 students compared with 467.
- •Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School is co-educational and Ricards Lodge High School is girls.
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 Gilpin CofE Primary School better than Ricards Lodge High School?
On the Success Index (England), Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School ranks higher (89.8 vs 71.1 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 Gilpin CofE Primary School and Ricards Lodge High School?
About 170 m in a straight line, between Wimbledon and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School: 467. Ricards Lodge High School: 1,534. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School and Ricards Lodge High School rank in London?
Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School is 121st of 1,720 and Ricards Lodge High School is 213th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).