Cardinal Pole Catholic School vs The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 536 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
The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
752 students
| Measure | Cardinal Pole Catholic School London, London | The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #506 of 640 | #593 of 640 |
| National rank | #3037 of 4,090 | #3644 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 980 | 752 |
| Pupils on roll | 980 | 752 |
| Free school meals | 68.3% | 70.5% |
| Capacity filled | 86% | 71.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.9 | 39.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 28.4% | 28.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.6% | 47.5% |
| EBacc average points | 3.83 | 3.45 |
| A level points per entry | 32.9 | 28.2 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.cardinalpole.co.uk | www.theurswickschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Cardinal Pole Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.5 vs 18.6).
- •Cardinal Pole Catholic School is the larger school with 980 students compared with 752.
- •Cardinal Pole Catholic School is a academy school while The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary 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 The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cardinal Pole Catholic School ranks higher (28.5 vs 18.6 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 The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School?
About 536 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cardinal Pole Catholic School: 980. The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School: 752. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cardinal Pole Catholic School and The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School rank in London?
Cardinal Pole Catholic School is 506th of 640 and The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School is 593rd of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).