Ricards Lodge High School vs Willington School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 467 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
Willington School
London · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
225 students
| Measure | Ricards Lodge High School London, London | Willington School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #213 of 640 | – |
| National rank | #970 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,534 | 225 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,534 | 225 |
| Free school meals | 26.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 102.3% | 69.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.willingtonschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ricards Lodge High School is the larger school with 1,534 students compared with 225.
- •Ricards Lodge High School is a local authority school while Willington School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Ricards Lodge High School is girls and Willington 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 Willington 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 Ricards Lodge High School and Willington School?
About 467 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ricards Lodge High School: 1,534. Willington School: 225. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ricards Lodge High School and Willington School rank in London?
Ricards Lodge High School is 213th of 640 and Willington School is unranked among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).