Hall Mead School vs St Paul's Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 13 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hall Mead School
Upminster · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,068 students
St Paul's Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,066 students
| Measure | Hall Mead School Upminster, London | St Paul's Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #170 of 640 | #517 of 640 |
| National rank | #799 of 4,090 | #3123 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,068 | 1,066 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,068 | 1,066 |
| Free school meals | 13.9% | 38.9% |
| Capacity filled | 108.8% | 88.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.1 | 40.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 51% | 26.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 74.8% | 50.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.73 | 3.44 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Upminster | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.hallmeadschool.com/ | www.stpaulsacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hall Mead School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.8 vs 26.6).
- •Hall Mead School is the larger school with 1,068 students compared with 1,066.
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 Hall Mead School better than St Paul's Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hall Mead School ranks higher (74.8 vs 26.6 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 Hall Mead School and St Paul's Academy?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Upminster and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hall Mead School: 1,068. St Paul's Academy: 1,066. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hall Mead School and St Paul's Academy rank in London?
Hall Mead School is 170th of 640 and St Paul's Academy is 517th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).