Laleham Lea School vs The John Fisher School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 194 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laleham Lea School
Purley · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
111 students
The John Fisher School
Purley · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,116 students
| Measure | Laleham Lea School Purley, London | The John Fisher School Purley, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #140 of 640 |
| National rank | – | #663 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 111 | 1,116 |
| Pupils on roll | 111 | 1,116 |
| Free school meals | – | 15.8% |
| Capacity filled | 64.5% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 55.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 65.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 85.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.99 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.3 |
| town | Purley | Purley |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.lalehamlea.co.uk | www.johnfisherschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •The John Fisher School is the larger school with 1,116 students compared with 111.
- •Laleham Lea School is a independent school while The John Fisher School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Laleham Lea School is co-educational and The John Fisher School is boys.
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 Laleham Lea School better than The John Fisher School?
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 Laleham Lea School and The John Fisher School?
About 194 m in a straight line, between Purley and Purley in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Laleham Lea School: 111. The John Fisher School: 1,116. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Laleham Lea School and The John Fisher School rank in London?
Laleham Lea School is unranked and The John Fisher School is 140th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).