Heathcote School & Science College vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 802 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heathcote School & Science College
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,115 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
| Measure | Heathcote School & Science College London, London | St Mary's Catholic Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #339 of 640 | #493 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1732 of 4,090 | #2843 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,115 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,115 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 27.6% | 4.3% |
| Capacity filled | 88.5% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.10 | – |
| A level points per entry | 35.5 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.heathcoteschool.com/ | www.stmaryschingford.com |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.8 vs 54.7).
- •Heathcote School & Science College is the larger school with 1,115 students compared with 209.
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 Heathcote School & Science College better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (75.8 vs 54.7 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 Heathcote School & Science College and St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 802 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heathcote School & Science College: 1,115. St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heathcote School & Science College and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Heathcote School & Science College is 339th of 640 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 493rd of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).