Francis Holland School vs St Edward's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 402 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Francis Holland School
London · Independent all-through · Ages 10–19
546 students
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
199 students
| Measure | Francis Holland School London, London | St Edward's Catholic Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #88 of 640 | #1293 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #436 of 4,090 | #9113 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 10–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 546 | 199 |
| Pupils on roll | 546 | 199 |
| Free school meals | – | 58.8% |
| Capacity filled | 91% | 47.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 95.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 95.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.01 | – |
| A level points per entry | 46.2 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.fhs-nw1.org.uk | www.stedwardsprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Francis Holland School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.0 vs 44.8).
- •Francis Holland School is the larger school with 546 students compared with 199.
- •Francis Holland School is a independent school while St Edward's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Francis Holland School is girls and St Edward's 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 Francis Holland School better than St Edward's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Francis Holland School ranks higher (85.0 vs 44.8 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 Francis Holland School and St Edward's Catholic Primary School?
About 402 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Francis Holland School: 546. St Edward's Catholic Primary School: 199. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Francis Holland School and St Edward's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Francis Holland School is 88th of 640 and St Edward's Catholic Primary School is 1293rd of 1,720 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).