Harris Academy Falconwood vs St Thomas More Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 21 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harris Academy Falconwood
Welling · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,295 students
St Thomas More Catholic School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,296 students
| Measure | Harris Academy Falconwood Welling, London | St Thomas More Catholic School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #318 of 640 | #246 of 640 |
| National rank | #1569 of 4,090 | #1184 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,295 | 1,296 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,295 | 1,296 |
| Free school meals | 20.7% | 31.4% |
| Capacity filled | 112.6% | 102.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.3 | 54.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50% | 54% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.5% | 77.3% |
| EBacc average points | 4.18 | 4.92 |
| A level points per entry | 28.9 | 33.5 |
| town | Welling | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.harrisfalconwood.org.uk/ | www.stthomasmoreschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.4 vs 58.2).
- •St Thomas More Catholic School is the larger school with 1,296 students compared with 1,295.
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 Harris Academy Falconwood better than St Thomas More Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas More Catholic School ranks higher (66.4 vs 58.2 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 Harris Academy Falconwood and St Thomas More Catholic School?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Welling and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris Academy Falconwood: 1,295. St Thomas More Catholic School: 1,296. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Academy Falconwood and St Thomas More Catholic School rank in London?
Harris Academy Falconwood is 318th of 640 and St Thomas More Catholic School is 246th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).