Haberdashers' Hatcham College vs The St Thomas the Apostle College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 945 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Haberdashers' Hatcham College
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,375 students
The St Thomas the Apostle College
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,140 students
| Measure | Haberdashers' Hatcham College London, London | The St Thomas the Apostle College London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #293 of 640 | #165 of 640 |
| National rank | #1413 of 4,090 | #780 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,375 | 1,140 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,375 | 1,140 |
| Free school meals | 34.1% | 46.4% |
| Capacity filled | 95.5% | 114% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.5 | 61.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54.3% | 72% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.3% | 86.3% |
| EBacc average points | 4.82 | 5.69 |
| A level points per entry | 33.6 | 42.2 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.habshatcham.org.uk | www.stac.uk.com/ |
The verdict
- •The St Thomas the Apostle College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.3 vs 61.3).
- •Haberdashers' Hatcham College is the larger school with 1,375 students compared with 1,140.
- •Haberdashers' Hatcham College is a academy school while The St Thomas the Apostle College is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Haberdashers' Hatcham College is co-educational and The St Thomas the Apostle College is boys.
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' Hatcham College better than The St Thomas the Apostle College?
On the Success Index (England), The St Thomas the Apostle College ranks higher (75.3 vs 61.3 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' Hatcham College and The St Thomas the Apostle College?
About 945 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Haberdashers' Hatcham College: 1,375. The St Thomas the Apostle College: 1,140. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Haberdashers' Hatcham College and The St Thomas the Apostle College rank in London?
Haberdashers' Hatcham College is 293rd of 640 and The St Thomas the Apostle College is 165th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).