City of London Academy, Highgate Hill vs St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 19 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City of London Academy, Highgate Hill
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
641 students
St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
637 students
| Measure | City of London Academy, Highgate Hill London, London | St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #482 of 640 | #62 of 640 |
| National rank | #2799 of 4,090 | #287 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 641 | 637 |
| Pupils on roll | 641 | 637 |
| Free school meals | 63% | 15.9% |
| Capacity filled | 71.2% | 102.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.3 | 60.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33% | 72.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 57.4% | 81.6% |
| EBacc average points | 3.64 | 5.71 |
| A level points per entry | 45.6 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.highgatehill.cola.org.uk/ | www.stmcomprehensive.org/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.4 vs 33.0).
- •City of London Academy, Highgate Hill is the larger school with 641 students compared with 637.
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 City of London Academy, Highgate Hill better than St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School ranks higher (89.4 vs 33.0 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 City of London Academy, Highgate Hill and St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School?
About 19 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
City of London Academy, Highgate Hill: 641. St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School: 637. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do City of London Academy, Highgate Hill and St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School rank in London?
City of London Academy, Highgate Hill is 482nd of 640 and St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School is 62nd of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).