Leigh Academy Halley vs St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 843 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leigh Academy Halley
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
987 students
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
201 students
| Measure | Leigh Academy Halley London, London | St Thomas More Catholic Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #364 of 640 | #1157 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1876 of 4,090 | #7701 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 987 | 201 |
| Pupils on roll | 987 | 201 |
| Free school meals | 40.4% | 33.8% |
| Capacity filled | 89.7% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.72 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.thehalleyacademy.org.uk | www.stmprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (52.1 vs 51.3).
- •Leigh Academy Halley is the larger school with 987 students compared with 201.
- •Leigh Academy Halley is a academy school while St Thomas More Catholic Primary 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 Leigh Academy Halley better than St Thomas More Catholic Primary 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 Leigh Academy Halley and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School?
About 843 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leigh Academy Halley: 987. St Thomas More Catholic Primary School: 201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leigh Academy Halley and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Leigh Academy Halley is 364th of 640 and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is 1157th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).