Hornsey School for Girls vs St Mary's Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 22 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hornsey School for Girls
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
560 students
St Mary's Catholic High School
Croydon · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
565 students
| Measure | Hornsey School for Girls London, London | St Mary's Catholic High School Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #287 of 640 | #557 of 640 |
| National rank | #1382 of 4,090 | #3418 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 560 | 565 |
| Pupils on roll | 560 | 565 |
| Free school meals | 30.4% | 34.3% |
| Capacity filled | 69.1% | 50.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.7 | 36.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48.7% | 22.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.4% | 37.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.35 | 3.09 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | Croydon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.hsg.haringey.sch.uk/ | www.stmaryscroydon.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hornsey School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.0 vs 21.6).
- •St Mary's Catholic High School is the larger school with 565 students compared with 560.
- •Hornsey School for Girls is girls and St Mary's Catholic High School is co-educational.
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 Hornsey School for Girls better than St Mary's Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), Hornsey School for Girls ranks higher (62.0 vs 21.6 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 Hornsey School for Girls and St Mary's Catholic High School?
About 22 km in a straight line, between London and Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hornsey School for Girls: 560. St Mary's Catholic High School: 565. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hornsey School for Girls and St Mary's Catholic High School rank in London?
Hornsey School for Girls is 287th of 640 and St Mary's Catholic High School is 557th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).