Blackheath High School GDST vs Sherington Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 748 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackheath High School GDST
Blackheath · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
704 students
Sherington Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
436 students
| Measure | Blackheath High School GDST Blackheath, London | Sherington Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #472 of 640 | #190 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2708 of 4,090 | #1215 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 704 | 436 |
| Pupils on roll | 704 | 436 |
| Free school meals | – | 15.9% |
| Capacity filled | 85.2% | 103.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 21% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.70 | – |
| A level points per entry | 43.7 | – |
| town | Blackheath | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.blackheathhighschool.gdst.net | www.sheringtonprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Sherington Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.6 vs 34.8).
- •Blackheath High School GDST is the larger school with 704 students compared with 436.
- •Blackheath High School GDST is a independent school while Sherington Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Blackheath High School GDST is girls and Sherington Primary School is co-educational.
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 Blackheath High School GDST better than Sherington Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sherington Primary School ranks higher (86.6 vs 34.8 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 Blackheath High School GDST and Sherington Primary School?
About 748 m in a straight line, between Blackheath and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackheath High School GDST: 704. Sherington Primary School: 436. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackheath High School GDST and Sherington Primary School rank in London?
Blackheath High School GDST is 472nd of 640 and Sherington Primary School is 190th of 1,720 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).