Lift Bexleyheath vs St Columba's Catholic Boys' School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 932 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lift Bexleyheath
Bexleyheath · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,474 students
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School
Bexleyheath · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
805 students
| Measure | Lift Bexleyheath Bexleyheath, London | St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Bexleyheath, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #488 of 640 | #216 of 640 |
| National rank | #2898 of 4,090 | #985 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,474 | 805 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,474 | 805 |
| Free school meals | 30.1% | 24% |
| Capacity filled | 77.6% | 89.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.1 | 51.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30.2% | 53.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.5% | 75.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.24 | 4.42 |
| A level points per entry | 27.4 | – |
| town | Bexleyheath | Bexleyheath |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.bexleyheathacademy.org/ | www.st-columbas.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Columba's Catholic Boys' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.9 vs 31.2).
- •Lift Bexleyheath is the larger school with 1,474 students compared with 805.
- •Lift Bexleyheath is co-educational and St Columba's Catholic Boys' 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 Lift Bexleyheath better than St Columba's Catholic Boys' School?
On the Success Index (England), St Columba's Catholic Boys' School ranks higher (70.9 vs 31.2 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 Lift Bexleyheath and St Columba's Catholic Boys' School?
About 932 m in a straight line, between Bexleyheath and Bexleyheath in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lift Bexleyheath: 1,474. St Columba's Catholic Boys' School: 805. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift Bexleyheath and St Columba's Catholic Boys' School rank in London?
Lift Bexleyheath is 488th of 640 and St Columba's Catholic Boys' School is 216th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).