Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School vs Wanstead High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
450 students
Wanstead High School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,434 students
| Measure | Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School London, London | Wanstead High School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #23 of 1,720 | #126 of 640 |
| National rank | #181 of 15,697 | #602 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 450 | 1,434 |
| Pupils on roll | 450 | 1,434 |
| Free school meals | 7.9% | 17.5% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 95.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 94% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 38% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 54.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 61.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 76.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.77 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.7 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.ourladyoflourdesrcprimary.org | www.wansteadhigh.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.8 vs 80.3).
- •Wanstead High School is the larger school with 1,434 students compared with 450.
- •Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School is a academy school while Wanstead High 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 Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School better than Wanstead High School?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School ranks higher (96.8 vs 80.3 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 Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School and Wanstead High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School: 450. Wanstead High School: 1,434. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School and Wanstead High School rank in London?
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School is 23rd of 1,720 and Wanstead High School is 126th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).