Central Foundation Girls' School vs Ricards Lodge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 16 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Foundation Girls' School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
1,526 students
Ricards Lodge High School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
1,534 students
| Measure | Central Foundation Girls' School London, London | Ricards Lodge High School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #296 of 640 | #213 of 640 |
| National rank | #1439 of 4,090 | #970 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,526 | 1,534 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,526 | 1,534 |
| Free school meals | 45.6% | 26.9% |
| Capacity filled | 98.5% | 102.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.3 | 54.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54% | 55.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 74.7% | 77.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.78 | 4.90 |
| A level points per entry | 32.6 | 35.1 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.cfgs.co.uk/ | ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ricards Lodge High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.1 vs 60.8).
- •Ricards Lodge High School is the larger school with 1,534 students compared with 1,526.
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 Girls' School better than Ricards Lodge High School?
On the Success Index (England), Ricards Lodge High School ranks higher (71.1 vs 60.8 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 Central Foundation Girls' School and Ricards Lodge High School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Central Foundation Girls' School: 1,526. Ricards Lodge High School: 1,534. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Central Foundation Girls' School and Ricards Lodge High School rank in London?
Central Foundation Girls' School is 296th of 640 and Ricards Lodge High School is 213th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).