Holy Cross RC School vs Lady Margaret School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 196 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Cross RC School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
605 students
Lady Margaret School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
817 students
| Measure | Holy Cross RC School London, London | Lady Margaret School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 91 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #75 of 1,720 | #51 of 640 |
| National rank | #492 of 15,697 | #246 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 605 | 817 |
| Pupils on roll | 605 | 817 |
| Free school meals | 11.2% | 17.1% |
| Capacity filled | 93.7% | 151.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 92% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 24% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 66.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 81.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 90.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.31 |
| A level points per entry | – | 41.5 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.holycrossfulham.org.uk/ | www.ladymargaret.lbhf.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross RC School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.0 vs 90.5).
- •Lady Margaret School is the larger school with 817 students compared with 605.
- •Holy Cross RC School is a local authority school while Lady Margaret School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Holy Cross RC School is co-educational and Lady Margaret 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 Holy Cross RC School better than Lady Margaret School?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Cross RC School ranks higher (93.0 vs 90.5 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 Holy Cross RC School and Lady Margaret School?
About 196 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Cross RC School: 605. Lady Margaret School: 817. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Cross RC School and Lady Margaret School rank in London?
Holy Cross RC School is 75th of 1,720 and Lady Margaret School is 51st of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).