Bishop Stopford's School vs La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 13 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Stopford's School
Enfield · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
554 students
La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
550 students
| Measure | Bishop Stopford's School Enfield, London | La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #605 of 640 | #372 of 640 |
| National rank | #3722 of 4,090 | #1935 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 554 | 550 |
| Pupils on roll | 554 | 550 |
| Free school meals | 46.9% | 42.6% |
| Capacity filled | 47.6% | 45.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.5 | 48.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30.3% | 42.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 47.1% | 56.5% |
| EBacc average points | 3.05 | 4.18 |
| A level points per entry | 23.2 | 34.2 |
| town | Enfield | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.bishopstopfords.enfield.sch.uk | www.lasainteunion.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.7 vs 17.1).
- •Bishop Stopford's School is the larger school with 554 students compared with 550.
- •Bishop Stopford's School is co-educational and La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary 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 Stopford's School better than La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (England), La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School ranks higher (50.7 vs 17.1 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 Stopford's School and La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Enfield and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Stopford's School: 554. La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School: 550. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Stopford's School and La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School rank in London?
Bishop Stopford's School is 605th of 640 and La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School is 372nd of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).