Sacred Heart High School vs The John Roan School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 16 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart High School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,113 students
The John Roan School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,112 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart High School London, London | The John Roan School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #99 of 640 | #437 of 640 |
| National rank | #476 of 4,090 | #2422 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,113 | 1,112 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,113 | 1,112 |
| Free school meals | 17.7% | 41.4% |
| Capacity filled | 140.4% | 79.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 60.9 | 44.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 67.5% | 38.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 82% | 58.2% |
| EBacc average points | 5.70 | 4.13 |
| A level points per entry | 35.9 | 34.2 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.sacredhearthigh.org.uk | www.thejohnroanschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.9 vs 40.8).
- •Sacred Heart High School is the larger school with 1,113 students compared with 1,112.
- •Sacred Heart High School is girls and The John Roan 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 Sacred Heart High School better than The John Roan School?
On the Success Index (England), Sacred Heart High School ranks higher (83.9 vs 40.8 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 High School and The John Roan School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sacred Heart High School: 1,113. The John Roan School: 1,112. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sacred Heart High School and The John Roan School rank in London?
Sacred Heart High School is 99th of 640 and The John Roan School is 437th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).