Ruislip Gardens Primary School vs The Douay Martyrs Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ruislip Gardens Primary School
Ruislip · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
287 students
The Douay Martyrs Catholic School
Uxbridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,398 students
| Measure | Ruislip Gardens Primary School Ruislip, London | The Douay Martyrs Catholic School Uxbridge, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1633 of 1,720 | #214 of 640 |
| National rank | #13556 of 15,697 | #974 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 287 | 1,398 |
| Pupils on roll | 287 | 1,398 |
| Free school meals | 26.3% | 20.1% |
| Capacity filled | 58.6% | 107.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 52.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 54.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 72% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.87 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.8 |
| town | Ruislip | Uxbridge |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.ruislipgardensschool.co.uk | www.douaymartyrs.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Douay Martyrs Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.1 vs 22.9).
- •The Douay Martyrs Catholic School is the larger school with 1,398 students compared with 287.
- •Ruislip Gardens Primary School is a local authority school while The Douay Martyrs Catholic School 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 Ruislip Gardens Primary School better than The Douay Martyrs Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), The Douay Martyrs Catholic School ranks higher (71.1 vs 22.9 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 Ruislip Gardens Primary School and The Douay Martyrs Catholic School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Ruislip and Uxbridge in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ruislip Gardens Primary School: 287. The Douay Martyrs Catholic School: 1,398. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ruislip Gardens Primary School and The Douay Martyrs Catholic School rank in London?
Ruislip Gardens Primary School is 1633rd of 1,720 and The Douay Martyrs Catholic School is 214th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).