Grey Court School vs St Mary's and St John's CofE School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 18 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 Mary's and St John's CofE School
London · Academy all-through · Ages 3–18
1,651 students
| Measure | Grey Court School Richmond, London | St Mary's and St John's CofE School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 10% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #48 of 640 | #388 of 640 |
| National rank | #229 of 4,090 | #2037 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 1,650 | 1,651 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,650 | 1,651 |
| Free school meals | 12.4% | 28% |
| Capacity filled | 118% | 92.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 62.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 78.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 89.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.88 | – |
| A level points per entry | 39.4 | – |
| town | Richmond | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.greycourt.richmond.sch.uk/ | www.smsj.barnet.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Grey Court School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.3 vs 48.6).
- •St Mary's and St John's CofE School is the larger school with 1,651 students compared with 1,650.
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 Mary's and St John's CofE School?
On the Success Index (England), Grey Court School ranks higher (91.3 vs 48.6 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 Mary's and St John's CofE School?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Richmond and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grey Court School: 1,650. St Mary's and St John's CofE School: 1,651. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grey Court School and St Mary's and St John's CofE School rank in London?
Grey Court School is 48th of 640 and St Mary's and St John's CofE School is 388th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).