Read Academy Education vs St Paul's Cathedral School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in London, England, 13 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Read Academy Education
Ilford · Independent all-through · Ages 3–16
280 students
St Paul's Cathedral School
London · Independent all-through · Ages 4–13
280 students
| Measure | Read Academy Education Ilford, London | St Paul's Cathedral School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #268 of 640 | – |
| National rank | #1274 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–16 | Ages 4–13 |
| Students | 280 | 280 |
| Pupils on roll | 280 | 280 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 98.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.78 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ilford | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.readacademy.co.uk | www.spcslondon.com |
The verdict
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 Read Academy Education better than St Paul's Cathedral School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Read Academy Education and St Paul's Cathedral School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Ilford and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Read Academy Education: 280. St Paul's Cathedral School: 280. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Read Academy Education and St Paul's Cathedral School rank in London?
Read Academy Education is 268th of 640 and St Paul's Cathedral School is unranked among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).