Hasmonean High School for Girls vs St James' Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 606 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hasmonean High School for Girls
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
570 students
St James' Catholic High School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,243 students
| Measure | Hasmonean High School for Girls London, London | St James' Catholic High School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #32 of 640 | #280 of 640 |
| National rank | #144 of 4,090 | #1345 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 570 | 1,243 |
| Pupils on roll | 570 | 1,243 |
| Free school meals | 7% | 32.6% |
| Capacity filled | 76.3% | 88.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 63.7 | 51.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 83.5% | 55.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 92.4% | 74.8% |
| EBacc average points | 6.08 | 4.71 |
| A level points per entry | 41.6 | 32.7 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | hasmoneangirls.org.uk/ | www.st-james.barnet.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Hasmonean High School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.0 vs 63.0).
- •St James' Catholic High School is the larger school with 1,243 students compared with 570.
- •Hasmonean High School for Girls is a academy school while St James' Catholic High School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Hasmonean High School for Girls is girls and St James' Catholic High School is co-educational.
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 Hasmonean High School for Girls better than St James' Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), Hasmonean High School for Girls ranks higher (94.0 vs 63.0 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 Hasmonean High School for Girls and St James' Catholic High School?
About 606 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hasmonean High School for Girls: 570. St James' Catholic High School: 1,243. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hasmonean High School for Girls and St James' Catholic High School rank in London?
Hasmonean High School for Girls is 32nd of 640 and St James' Catholic High School is 280th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).