Bonus Pastor Catholic College vs St Edward's Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 20 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bonus Pastor Catholic College
Bromley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
919 students
St Edward's Church of England Academy
Romford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
918 students
| Measure | Bonus Pastor Catholic College Bromley, London | St Edward's Church of England Academy Romford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #279 of 640 | #427 of 640 |
| National rank | #1327 of 4,090 | #2353 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 919 | 918 |
| Pupils on roll | 919 | 918 |
| Free school meals | 26.9% | 31.3% |
| Capacity filled | 102.1% | 68.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.7 | 44.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43.4% | 48.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.4% | 68.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.40 | 4.04 |
| A level points per entry | – | 20.6 |
| town | Bromley | Romford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.bonuspastor.co.uk/ | www.steds.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Bonus Pastor Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.2 vs 42.0).
- •Bonus Pastor Catholic College is the larger school with 919 students compared with 918.
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 Bonus Pastor Catholic College better than St Edward's Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bonus Pastor Catholic College ranks higher (63.2 vs 42.0 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 Bonus Pastor Catholic College and St Edward's Church of England Academy?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Bromley and Romford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bonus Pastor Catholic College: 919. St Edward's Church of England Academy: 918. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bonus Pastor Catholic College and St Edward's Church of England Academy rank in London?
Bonus Pastor Catholic College is 279th of 640 and St Edward's Church of England Academy is 427th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).