Canary Wharf Secondary vs St Edmund's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 671 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canary Wharf Secondary
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
417 students
St Edmund's Catholic School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
206 students
| Measure | Canary Wharf Secondary London, London | St Edmund's Catholic School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #210 of 640 | #985 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #960 of 4,090 | #6183 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 417 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 417 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 28.5% | 20.1% |
| Capacity filled | 90.3% | 91.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.73 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.canarywharfcollege.co.uk | www.st-edmunds-school.org |
The verdict
- •Canary Wharf Secondary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.4 vs 58.4).
- •Canary Wharf Secondary is the larger school with 417 students compared with 206.
- •Canary Wharf Secondary is a academy school while St Edmund's Catholic School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Canary Wharf Secondary better than St Edmund's Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), Canary Wharf Secondary ranks higher (71.4 vs 58.4 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 Canary Wharf Secondary and St Edmund's Catholic School?
About 671 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Canary Wharf Secondary: 417. St Edmund's Catholic School: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Canary Wharf Secondary and St Edmund's Catholic School rank in London?
Canary Wharf Secondary is 210th of 640 and St Edmund's Catholic School is 985th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).