Cardinal Pole Catholic School vs Morningside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 209 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardinal Pole Catholic School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
980 students
Morningside Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
428 students
| Measure | Cardinal Pole Catholic School London, London | Morningside Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #506 of 640 | #926 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3037 of 4,090 | #5718 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 980 | 428 |
| Pupils on roll | 980 | 428 |
| Free school meals | 68.3% | 62.2% |
| Capacity filled | 86% | 84.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 26% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 28.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.83 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.9 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.cardinalpole.co.uk | www.morningside.hackney.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Morningside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.7 vs 28.5).
- •Cardinal Pole Catholic School is the larger school with 980 students compared with 428.
- •Cardinal Pole Catholic School is a academy school while Morningside Primary 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 Cardinal Pole Catholic School better than Morningside Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Morningside Primary School ranks higher (60.7 vs 28.5 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 Cardinal Pole Catholic School and Morningside Primary School?
About 209 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cardinal Pole Catholic School: 980. Morningside Primary School: 428. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cardinal Pole Catholic School and Morningside Primary School rank in London?
Cardinal Pole Catholic School is 506th of 640 and Morningside Primary School is 926th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).