Pulse and Water College vs St Paul's Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 429 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pulse and Water College
Greenwich · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
13 students
St Paul's Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,066 students
| Measure | Pulse and Water College Greenwich, London | St Paul's Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 3 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #517 of 640 |
| National rank | – | #3123 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 13 | 1,066 |
| Pupils on roll | 13 | 1,066 |
| Free school meals | – | 38.9% |
| Capacity filled | 23.6% | 88.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 7.9 | 40.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 26.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 14.3% | 50.4% |
| EBacc average points | 0.45 | 3.44 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Greenwich | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.pulseandwater.co.uk | www.stpaulsacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.6 vs 3.1).
- •St Paul's Academy is the larger school with 1,066 students compared with 13.
- •Pulse and Water College is a independent school while St Paul's Academy is a academy 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 Pulse and Water College better than St Paul's Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Paul's Academy ranks higher (26.6 vs 3.1 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 Pulse and Water College and St Paul's Academy?
About 429 m in a straight line, between Greenwich and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pulse and Water College: 13. St Paul's Academy: 1,066. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pulse and Water College and St Paul's Academy rank in London?
Pulse and Water College is unranked and St Paul's Academy is 517th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).