Laurel Park School vs Thomas More Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 30 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laurel Park School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
607 students
Thomas More Catholic School
Purley · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
599 students
| Measure | Laurel Park School London, London | Thomas More Catholic School Purley, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #573 of 640 | #481 of 640 |
| National rank | #3479 of 4,090 | #2783 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 607 | 599 |
| Pupils on roll | 607 | 599 |
| Free school meals | 41.6% | 43.2% |
| Capacity filled | 75.9% | 70.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.8 | 42.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 28.9% | 38.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 45.6% | 54.9% |
| EBacc average points | 3.25 | 3.95 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | Purley |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.laurelparkschool.co.uk | www.tmore.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Thomas More Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.3 vs 20.7).
- •Laurel Park School is the larger school with 607 students compared with 599.
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 Laurel Park School better than Thomas More Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), Thomas More Catholic School ranks higher (33.3 vs 20.7 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 Laurel Park School and Thomas More Catholic School?
About 30 km in a straight line, between London and Purley in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Laurel Park School: 607. Thomas More Catholic School: 599. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Laurel Park School and Thomas More Catholic School rank in London?
Laurel Park School is 573rd of 640 and Thomas More Catholic School is 481st of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).