Harrow School vs St Paul's Girls' School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 12 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrow School
Harrow-on-the-Hill · Independent secondary · Ages 12–19
833 students
St Paul's Girls' School
London · Independent all-through · Ages 10–19
833 students
| Measure | Harrow School Harrow-on-the-Hill, London | St Paul's Girls' School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #545 of 640 | #542 of 640 |
| National rank | #3339 of 4,090 | #3331 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 12–19 | Ages 10–19 |
| Students | 833 | 833 |
| Pupils on roll | 833 | 833 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 98% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 24.9 | 22.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 1.91 | 2.23 |
| A level points per entry | 48.1 | 54.9 |
| town | Harrow-on-the-Hill | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.harrowschool.org.uk | www.spgs.org |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (22.8 vs 22.9).
- •Harrow School is boys and St Paul's Girls' School is girls.
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 Harrow School better than St Paul's Girls' School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Harrow School and St Paul's Girls' School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Harrow-on-the-Hill and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harrow School: 833. St Paul's Girls' School: 833. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harrow School and St Paul's Girls' School rank in London?
Harrow School is 545th of 640 and St Paul's Girls' School is 542nd of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).