Haberdashers' Borough Academy vs The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 306 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Haberdashers' Borough Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
983 students
The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie
LONDON · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
217 students
| Measure | Haberdashers' Borough Academy London, London | The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie LONDON, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #400 of 640 | #143 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2174 of 4,090 | #946 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 983 | 217 |
| Pupils on roll | 983 | 217 |
| Free school meals | 57.3% | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 85.5% | 103.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 93% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 41% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.65 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | LONDON |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.habsborough.org.uk | www.thecathedralschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.8 vs 45.8).
- •Haberdashers' Borough Academy is the larger school with 983 students compared with 217.
- •Haberdashers' Borough Academy is a academy school while The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Haberdashers' Borough Academy better than The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie?
On the Success Index (England), The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie ranks higher (88.8 vs 45.8 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 Haberdashers' Borough Academy and The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie?
About 306 m in a straight line, between London and LONDON in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Haberdashers' Borough Academy: 983. The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie: 217. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Haberdashers' Borough Academy and The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie rank in London?
Haberdashers' Borough Academy is 400th of 640 and The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie is 143rd of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).