Cardinal Pole Catholic School vs Reach Academy Feltham
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 28 km 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
Reach Academy Feltham
Feltham · Academy all-through · Ages 2–19
979 students
| Measure | Cardinal Pole Catholic School London, London | Reach Academy Feltham Feltham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #506 of 640 | #101 of 640 |
| National rank | #3037 of 4,090 | #481 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 980 | 979 |
| Pupils on roll | 980 | 979 |
| Free school meals | 68.3% | 40.9% |
| Capacity filled | 86% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 90% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 28% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.9 | 60.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 28.4% | 74.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.6% | 84.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.83 | 5.86 |
| A level points per entry | 32.9 | 36.1 |
| town | London | Feltham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.cardinalpole.co.uk | www.reachacademyfeltham.com/ |
The verdict
- •Reach Academy Feltham scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.7 vs 28.5).
- •Cardinal Pole Catholic School is the larger school with 980 students compared with 979.
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 Reach Academy Feltham?
On the Success Index (England), Reach Academy Feltham ranks higher (83.7 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 Reach Academy Feltham?
About 28 km in a straight line, between London and Feltham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cardinal Pole Catholic School: 980. Reach Academy Feltham: 979. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cardinal Pole Catholic School and Reach Academy Feltham rank in London?
Cardinal Pole Catholic School is 506th of 640 and Reach Academy Feltham is 101st of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).