Carshalton High School for Girls vs St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 595 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carshalton High School for Girls
Carshalton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,394 students
St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls
Carshalton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,425 students
| Measure | Carshalton High School for Girls Carshalton, London | St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls Carshalton, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #243 of 640 | #104 of 640 |
| National rank | #1160 of 4,090 | #495 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,394 | 1,425 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,394 | 1,425 |
| Free school meals | 27.1% | 16.7% |
| Capacity filled | 116.5% | 92% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.4 | 57.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 59.9% | 60% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 79.8% | 81.3% |
| EBacc average points | 4.91 | 5.30 |
| A level points per entry | 30.9 | 38.0 |
| town | Carshalton | Carshalton |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.chsg.org.uk/ | www.stphils.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.3 vs 66.8).
- •St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls is the larger school with 1,425 students compared with 1,394.
- •Carshalton High School for Girls is a academy school while St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls 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 Carshalton High School for Girls better than St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls ranks higher (83.3 vs 66.8 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 Carshalton High School for Girls and St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls?
About 595 m in a straight line, between Carshalton and Carshalton in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carshalton High School for Girls: 1,394. St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls: 1,425. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carshalton High School for Girls and St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls rank in London?
Carshalton High School for Girls is 243rd of 640 and St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls is 104th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).