Fulham Cross Girls' School and Language College vs Melcombe Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 722 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fulham Cross Girls' School and Language College
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
426 students
Melcombe Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
125 students
| Measure | Fulham Cross Girls' School and Language College London, London | Melcombe Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #266 of 640 | #1069 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1261 of 4,090 | #6887 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 426 | 125 |
| Pupils on roll | 426 | 125 |
| Free school meals | 52.7% | 50.4% |
| Capacity filled | 67.2% | 59.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 57.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.38 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.fulhamcross.net/ | www.melcombe.lbhf.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Fulham Cross Girls' School and Language College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.6 vs 55.1).
- •Fulham Cross Girls' School and Language College is the larger school with 426 students compared with 125.
- •Fulham Cross Girls' School and Language College is a academy school while Melcombe Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Fulham Cross Girls' School and Language College is girls and Melcombe 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 Fulham Cross Girls' School and Language College better than Melcombe Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Fulham Cross Girls' School and Language College ranks higher (64.6 vs 55.1 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 Fulham Cross Girls' School and Language College and Melcombe Primary School?
About 722 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fulham Cross Girls' School and Language College: 426. Melcombe Primary School: 125. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fulham Cross Girls' School and Language College and Melcombe Primary School rank in London?
Fulham Cross Girls' School and Language College is 266th of 640 and Melcombe Primary School is 1069th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).