Blackheath High School GDST vs The Pointer School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 358 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
The Pointer School
London · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
344 students
| Measure | Blackheath High School GDST Blackheath, London | The Pointer School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #472 of 640 | – |
| National rank | #2708 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 704 | 344 |
| Pupils on roll | 704 | 344 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 85.2% | 94.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | pointers.school |
The verdict
- •Blackheath High School GDST is the larger school with 704 students compared with 344.
- •Blackheath High School GDST is girls and The Pointer 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 The Pointer School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Blackheath High School GDST and The Pointer School?
About 358 m in a straight line, between Blackheath and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackheath High School GDST: 704. The Pointer School: 344. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackheath High School GDST and The Pointer School rank in London?
Blackheath High School GDST is 472nd of 640 and The Pointer School is unranked among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).