Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School vs Waterside Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 5.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
354 students
Waterside Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
351 students
| Measure | Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School London, London | Waterside Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #505 of 640 | #465 of 640 |
| National rank | #3031 of 4,090 | #2646 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 354 | 351 |
| Pupils on roll | 354 | 351 |
| Free school meals | 57.1% | 65.7% |
| Capacity filled | 57.1% | 70.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.8 | 44.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32.8% | 41% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 53.4% | 61.5% |
| EBacc average points | 3.80 | 4.10 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.notredame.southwark.sch.uk/ | www.watersidecst.org |
The verdict
- •Waterside Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.2 vs 28.7).
- •Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School is the larger school with 354 students compared with 351.
- •Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School is girls and Waterside Academy is co-educational.
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 Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School better than Waterside Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Waterside Academy ranks higher (36.2 vs 28.7 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 Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School and Waterside Academy?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School: 354. Waterside Academy: 351. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School and Waterside Academy rank in London?
Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School is 505th of 640 and Waterside Academy is 465th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).