Ricards Lodge High School vs The Priory CofE School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 948 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ricards Lodge High School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
1,534 students
The Priory CofE School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
171 students
| Measure | Ricards Lodge High School London, London | The Priory CofE School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #213 of 640 | #1187 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #970 of 4,090 | #7983 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,534 | 171 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,534 | 171 |
| Free school meals | 26.9% | 28% |
| Capacity filled | 102.3% | 71.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.90 | – |
| A level points per entry | 35.1 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | ricardslodge.merton.sch.uk/ | www.thepriory.merton.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Ricards Lodge High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.1 vs 50.1).
- •Ricards Lodge High School is the larger school with 1,534 students compared with 171.
- •Ricards Lodge High School is girls and The Priory CofE School 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 Ricards Lodge High School better than The Priory CofE School?
On the Success Index (England), Ricards Lodge High School ranks higher (71.1 vs 50.1 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 Ricards Lodge High School and The Priory CofE School?
About 948 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ricards Lodge High School: 1,534. The Priory CofE School: 171. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ricards Lodge High School and The Priory CofE School rank in London?
Ricards Lodge High School is 213th of 640 and The Priory CofE School is 1187th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).