Central Foundation Boys' School vs St Monica's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 505 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Foundation Boys' School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,152 students
St Monica's Catholic Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
172 students
| Measure | Central Foundation Boys' School London, London | St Monica's Catholic Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #221 of 640 | #582 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1025 of 4,090 | #3409 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,152 | 172 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,152 | 172 |
| Free school meals | 44% | 37.5% |
| Capacity filled | 109.7% | 71.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 68.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 82.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.09 | – |
| A level points per entry | 37.7 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.centralfoundationboys.co.uk | www.stmonicasprimaryhackney.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Monica's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.6 vs 69.9).
- •Central Foundation Boys' School is the larger school with 1,152 students compared with 172.
- •Central Foundation Boys' School is a local authority school while St Monica's Catholic Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Central Foundation Boys' School is boys and St Monica's Catholic Primary School is co-educational.
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 Central Foundation Boys' School better than St Monica's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Monica's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (72.6 vs 69.9 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 Central Foundation Boys' School and St Monica's Catholic Primary School?
About 505 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Central Foundation Boys' School: 1,152. St Monica's Catholic Primary School: 172. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Central Foundation Boys' School and St Monica's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Central Foundation Boys' School is 221st of 640 and St Monica's Catholic Primary School is 582nd of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).