Lister Community School vs St Bonaventure's RC School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 744 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lister Community School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,470 students
St Bonaventure's RC School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,352 students
| Measure | Lister Community School London, London | St Bonaventure's RC School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #475 of 640 | #350 of 640 |
| National rank | #2737 of 4,090 | #1790 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,470 | 1,352 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,470 | 1,352 |
| Free school meals | 59% | 43.2% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 104% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.1 | 47.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.6% | 46.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.6% | 63.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.0 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | lister.ncltrust.net/ | www.stbons.org/ |
The verdict
- •St Bonaventure's RC School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.8 vs 34.2).
- •Lister Community School is the larger school with 1,470 students compared with 1,352.
- •Lister Community School is a academy school while St Bonaventure's RC School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Lister Community School is co-educational and St Bonaventure's RC 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 Lister Community School better than St Bonaventure's RC School?
On the Success Index (England), St Bonaventure's RC School ranks higher (53.8 vs 34.2 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 Lister Community School and St Bonaventure's RC School?
About 744 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lister Community School: 1,470. St Bonaventure's RC School: 1,352. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lister Community School and St Bonaventure's RC School rank in London?
Lister Community School is 475th of 640 and St Bonaventure's RC School is 350th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).