Hornchurch High School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 729 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hornchurch High School
Hornchurch · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
661 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Hornchurch · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
414 students
| Measure | Hornchurch High School Hornchurch, London | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Hornchurch, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #206 of 640 | #813 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #945 of 4,090 | #4873 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 661 | 414 |
| Pupils on roll | 661 | 414 |
| Free school meals | 31.9% | 8% |
| Capacity filled | 70.9% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 61.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.88 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hornchurch | Hornchurch |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.hornchurchhigh.com | www.stmaryscatholicprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hornchurch High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.8 vs 64.9).
- •Hornchurch High School is the larger school with 661 students compared with 414.
- •Hornchurch High School is a academy school while St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Hornchurch High School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hornchurch High School ranks higher (71.8 vs 64.9 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 Hornchurch High School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 729 m in a straight line, between Hornchurch and Hornchurch in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hornchurch High School: 661. St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 414. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hornchurch High School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Hornchurch High School is 206th of 640 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 813th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).