Ilford County High School vs The John Fisher School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 31 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ilford County High School
Ilford · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,115 students
The John Fisher School
Purley · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,116 students
| Measure | Ilford County High School Ilford, London | The John Fisher School Purley, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #29 of 640 | #140 of 640 |
| National rank | #129 of 4,090 | #663 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,115 | 1,116 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,115 | 1,116 |
| Free school meals | 13.4% | 15.8% |
| Capacity filled | 131.2% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 75.7 | 55.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 97.2% | 65.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 98.9% | 85.9% |
| EBacc average points | 7.33 | 4.99 |
| A level points per entry | 41.2 | 32.3 |
| town | Ilford | Purley |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.ichs.org.uk/ | www.johnfisherschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •Ilford County High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.4 vs 78.8).
- •The John Fisher School is the larger school with 1,116 students compared with 1,115.
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 Ilford County High School better than The John Fisher School?
On the Success Index (England), Ilford County High School ranks higher (94.4 vs 78.8 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 Ilford County High School and The John Fisher School?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Ilford and Purley in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ilford County High School: 1,115. The John Fisher School: 1,116. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ilford County High School and The John Fisher School rank in London?
Ilford County High School is 29th of 640 and The John Fisher School is 140th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).