Grey Court School vs St Catherine's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grey Court School
Richmond · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,650 students
St Catherine's School
UK · Independent all-through · Ages 7–18
381 students
| Measure | Grey Court School Richmond, London | St Catherine's School UK, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 10% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #48 of 640 | #306 of 640 |
| National rank | #229 of 4,090 | #1497 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–18 |
| Students | 1,650 | 381 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,650 | 381 |
| Free school meals | 12.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 118% | 83.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 62.8 | 56.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 78.9% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 89.9% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 5.88 | 4.83 |
| A level points per entry | 39.4 | 35.5 |
| town | Richmond | UK |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.greycourt.richmond.sch.uk/ | www.stcatherineschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Grey Court School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.3 vs 59.8).
- •Grey Court School is the larger school with 1,650 students compared with 381.
- •Grey Court School is a academy school while St Catherine's School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Grey Court School is co-educational and St Catherine's 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 Grey Court School better than St Catherine's School?
On the Success Index (England), Grey Court School ranks higher (91.3 vs 59.8 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 Grey Court School and St Catherine's School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Richmond and UK in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grey Court School: 1,650. St Catherine's School: 381. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grey Court School and St Catherine's School rank in London?
Grey Court School is 48th of 640 and St Catherine's School is 306th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).