La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School vs The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 563 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
The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten
London · Independent primary · Ages 0–11
191 students
| Measure | La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School London, London | The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #368 of 640 | – |
| National rank | #1908 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 0–11 |
| Students | 1,197 | 191 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,197 | 191 |
| Free school meals | 38.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 105% | 83% |
| 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.whitehouseschool.com |
The verdict
- •La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School is the larger school with 1,197 students compared with 191.
- •La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School is a local authority school while The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School is girls and The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten 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 The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School and The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten?
About 563 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. The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten: 191. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School and The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten rank in London?
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School is 368th of 640 and The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten is unranked among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).