Coombe Boys' School vs Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 745 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coombe Boys' School
New Malden · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,007 students
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
New Malden · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
374 students
| Measure | Coombe Boys' School New Malden, London | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School New Malden, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #197 of 640 | #277 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #925 of 4,090 | #1702 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,007 | 374 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,007 | 374 |
| Free school meals | 17.4% | 17.9% |
| Capacity filled | 91.5% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 16% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 67.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 82% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.25 | – |
| A level points per entry | 21.4 | – |
| town | New Malden | New Malden |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.coombeboysschool.org | www.sacredheart.merton.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.1 vs 72.2).
- •Coombe Boys' School is the larger school with 1,007 students compared with 374.
- •Coombe Boys' School is a academy school while Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Coombe Boys' School is boys and Sacred Heart 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 Coombe Boys' School better than Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School ranks higher (83.1 vs 72.2 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 Coombe Boys' School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
About 745 m in a straight line, between New Malden and New Malden in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coombe Boys' School: 1,007. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School: 374. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coombe Boys' School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Coombe Boys' School is 197th of 640 and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is 277th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).