Chelsea Academy vs Saint John Bosco College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 834 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chelsea Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,106 students
Saint John Bosco College
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
828 students
| Measure | Chelsea Academy London, London | Saint John Bosco College London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #304 of 640 | #502 of 640 |
| National rank | #1477 of 4,090 | #3015 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,106 | 828 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,106 | 828 |
| Free school meals | 48.8% | 58.1% |
| Capacity filled | 105.3% | 78.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.9 | 43.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 53.1% | 30% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.9% | 62.3% |
| EBacc average points | 4.61 | 3.71 |
| A level points per entry | 35.9 | 30.5 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | chelsea-academy.org/ | www.sjbc.wandsworth.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Chelsea Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.1 vs 29.0).
- •Chelsea Academy is the larger school with 1,106 students compared with 828.
- •Chelsea Academy is a academy school while Saint John Bosco College 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 Chelsea Academy better than Saint John Bosco College?
On the Success Index (England), Chelsea Academy ranks higher (60.1 vs 29.0 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 Chelsea Academy and Saint John Bosco College?
About 834 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chelsea Academy: 1,106. Saint John Bosco College: 828. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chelsea Academy and Saint John Bosco College rank in London?
Chelsea Academy is 304th of 640 and Saint John Bosco College is 502nd of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).