Sacred Heart Catholic School vs St Michael's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 3.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart Catholic School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
950 students
St Michael's Catholic College
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
948 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart Catholic School London, London | St Michael's Catholic College London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #224 of 640 | #186 of 640 |
| National rank | #1042 of 4,090 | #871 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 950 | 948 |
| Pupils on roll | 950 | 948 |
| Free school meals | 50.7% | 37% |
| Capacity filled | 126.7% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 58.0 | 58.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 69.8% | 66% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 87.6% | 83% |
| EBacc average points | 5.29 | 5.49 |
| A level points per entry | 36.7 | 37.1 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.sacredheart.southwark.sch.uk | www.stmichaelscollege.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.2 vs 69.5).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic School is the larger school with 950 students compared with 948.
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 Sacred Heart Catholic School better than St Michael's Catholic College?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael's Catholic College ranks higher (73.2 vs 69.5 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 Sacred Heart Catholic School and St Michael's Catholic College?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sacred Heart Catholic School: 950. St Michael's Catholic College: 948. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sacred Heart Catholic School and St Michael's Catholic College rank in London?
Sacred Heart Catholic School is 224th of 640 and St Michael's Catholic College is 186th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).