Holy Family Catholic School vs Walthamstow School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 665 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Family Catholic School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,175 students
Walthamstow School for Girls
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
895 students
| Measure | Holy Family Catholic School London, London | Walthamstow School for Girls London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #413 of 640 | #113 of 640 |
| National rank | #2258 of 4,090 | #526 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,175 | 895 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,175 | 895 |
| Free school meals | 34.2% | 25.9% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 99.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.5 | 60.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43% | 72.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64% | 84.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.12 | 5.43 |
| A level points per entry | 29.1 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | holyfamily.waltham.sch.uk/ | www.wsfg.waltham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Walthamstow School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.5 vs 44.3).
- •Holy Family Catholic School is the larger school with 1,175 students compared with 895.
- •Holy Family Catholic School is co-educational and Walthamstow School for Girls 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 Family Catholic School better than Walthamstow School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), Walthamstow School for Girls ranks higher (82.5 vs 44.3 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 Family Catholic School and Walthamstow School for Girls?
About 665 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Family Catholic School: 1,175. Walthamstow School for Girls: 895. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Family Catholic School and Walthamstow School for Girls rank in London?
Holy Family Catholic School is 413th of 640 and Walthamstow School for Girls is 113th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).