Laleham Lea School vs Thomas More Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 860 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
Thomas More Catholic School
Purley · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
599 students
| Measure | Laleham Lea School Purley, London | Thomas More Catholic School Purley, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #481 of 640 |
| National rank | – | #2783 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 111 | 599 |
| Pupils on roll | 111 | 599 |
| Free school meals | – | 43.2% |
| Capacity filled | 64.5% | 70.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 54.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.95 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Purley | Purley |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.lalehamlea.co.uk | www.tmore.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Thomas More Catholic School is the larger school with 599 students compared with 111.
- •Laleham Lea School is a independent school while Thomas More Catholic School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Thomas More Catholic 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 Thomas More Catholic School?
About 860 m in a straight line, between Purley and Purley in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Laleham Lea School: 111. Thomas More Catholic School: 599. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Laleham Lea School and Thomas More Catholic School rank in London?
Laleham Lea School is unranked and Thomas More Catholic School is 481st of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).