Henry Cavendish Primary School vs La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 332 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henry Cavendish Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
873 students
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,197 students
| Measure | Henry Cavendish Primary School London, London | La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #250 of 1,720 | #368 of 640 |
| National rank | #1568 of 15,697 | #1908 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 873 | 1,197 |
| Pupils on roll | 873 | 1,197 |
| Free school meals | 12.7% | 38.9% |
| Capacity filled | 94.2% | 105% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 25% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 45.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 68.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.29 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.6 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.henrycavendish.co.uk | laretraite.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Henry Cavendish Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.9 vs 51.4).
- •La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School is the larger school with 1,197 students compared with 873.
- •Henry Cavendish Primary School is co-educational and La Retraite Roman Catholic 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 Henry Cavendish Primary School better than La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School?
On the Success Index (England), Henry Cavendish Primary School ranks higher (83.9 vs 51.4 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 Henry Cavendish Primary School and La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School?
About 332 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Henry Cavendish Primary School: 873. La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School: 1,197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Henry Cavendish Primary School and La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School rank in London?
Henry Cavendish Primary School is 250th of 1,720 and La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School is 368th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).