Prendergast Vale School vs St Columba's Catholic Boys' School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 12 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prendergast Vale School
London · Academy all-through · Ages 3–16
806 students
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School
Bexleyheath · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
805 students
| Measure | Prendergast Vale School London, London | St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Bexleyheath, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #494 of 640 | #216 of 640 |
| National rank | #2928 of 4,090 | #985 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 806 | 805 |
| Pupils on roll | 806 | 805 |
| Free school meals | 42.7% | 24% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 89.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.2 | 51.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34.5% | 53.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56% | 75.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.95 | 4.42 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | Bexleyheath |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.prendergast-vale.com | www.st-columbas.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Columba's Catholic Boys' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.9 vs 30.7).
- •Prendergast Vale School is the larger school with 806 students compared with 805.
- •Prendergast Vale School 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 Prendergast Vale School better than St Columba's Catholic Boys' School?
On the Success Index (England), St Columba's Catholic Boys' School ranks higher (70.9 vs 30.7 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 Prendergast Vale School and St Columba's Catholic Boys' School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between London and Bexleyheath in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Prendergast Vale School: 806. St Columba's Catholic Boys' School: 805. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Prendergast Vale School and St Columba's Catholic Boys' School rank in London?
Prendergast Vale School is 494th of 640 and St Columba's Catholic Boys' School is 216th of 640 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).