La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School vs St Bede's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 614 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,197 students
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
143 students
| Measure | La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School London, London | St Bede's Catholic Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #368 of 640 | #1692 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1908 of 4,090 | #14882 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,197 | 143 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,197 | 143 |
| Free school meals | 38.9% | 44.8% |
| Capacity filled | 105% | 60.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.29 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.6 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | laretraite.co.uk | www.stbedes.uk |
The verdict
- •La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.4 vs 13.4).
- •La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School is the larger school with 1,197 students compared with 143.
- •La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School is girls and St Bede's Catholic Primary 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 La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School better than St Bede's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School ranks higher (51.4 vs 13.4 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 La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School and St Bede's Catholic Primary School?
About 614 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School: 1,197. St Bede's Catholic Primary School: 143. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School and St Bede's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School is 368th of 640 and St Bede's Catholic Primary School is 1692nd of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).