Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School vs St Joseph's College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 927 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
1,187 students
St Joseph's College
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
739 students
| Measure | Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School London, London | St Joseph's College London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #119 of 640 | #462 of 640 |
| National rank | #563 of 4,090 | #2611 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,187 | 739 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,187 | 739 |
| Free school meals | 23.2% | 38.9% |
| Capacity filled | 98.9% | 70.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 57.7 | 45.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 61.6% | 35.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 83.1% | 62.9% |
| EBacc average points | 5.44 | 4.08 |
| A level points per entry | 40.5 | 25.4 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.btg.ac/ | www.stjosephscollege.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.3 vs 36.9).
- •Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 1,187 students compared with 739.
- •Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School is a local authority school while St Joseph's College is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School is co-educational and St Joseph's College 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 Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School better than St Joseph's College?
On the Success Index (England), Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School ranks higher (81.3 vs 36.9 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 Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School and St Joseph's College?
About 927 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School: 1,187. St Joseph's College: 739. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School and St Joseph's College rank in London?
Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School is 119th of 640 and St Joseph's College is 462nd of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).