Chestnut Grove Academy vs La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 943 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chestnut Grove Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,327 students
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,197 students
| Measure | Chestnut Grove Academy London, London | La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #174 of 640 | #368 of 640 |
| National rank | #815 of 4,090 | #1908 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,327 | 1,197 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,327 | 1,197 |
| Free school meals | 29.9% | 38.9% |
| Capacity filled | 107% | 105% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.1 | 48.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 63.5% | 45.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.5% | 68.5% |
| EBacc average points | 5.20 | 4.29 |
| A level points per entry | 37.5 | 31.6 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.chestnutgrove.org.uk/ | laretraite.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Chestnut Grove Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.4 vs 51.4).
- •Chestnut Grove Academy is the larger school with 1,327 students compared with 1,197.
- •Chestnut Grove Academy is a academy school while La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Chestnut Grove Academy is co-educational and La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School is girls.
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 Chestnut Grove Academy better than La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School?
On the Success Index (England), Chestnut Grove Academy ranks higher (74.4 vs 51.4 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 Chestnut Grove Academy and La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School?
About 943 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chestnut Grove Academy: 1,327. La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School: 1,197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chestnut Grove Academy and La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School rank in London?
Chestnut Grove Academy is 174th of 640 and La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School is 368th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).