Saint Cecilia's Church of England School vs Southmead Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 551 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Saint Cecilia's Church of England School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,129 students
Southmead Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
263 students
| Measure | Saint Cecilia's Church of England School London, London | Southmead Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #236 of 640 | #1634 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1101 of 4,090 | #13564 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,129 | 263 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,129 | 263 |
| Free school meals | 34.3% | 60.9% |
| Capacity filled | 112.9% | 61.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.53 | – |
| A level points per entry | 38.8 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.saintcecilias.london | www.southmeadschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Saint Cecilia's Church of England School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.1 vs 22.8).
- •Saint Cecilia's Church of England School is the larger school with 1,129 students compared with 263.
- •Saint Cecilia's Church of England School is a academy school while Southmead Primary School is a local authority 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 Saint Cecilia's Church of England School better than Southmead Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Saint Cecilia's Church of England School ranks higher (68.1 vs 22.8 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 Saint Cecilia's Church of England School and Southmead Primary School?
About 551 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Saint Cecilia's Church of England School: 1,129. Southmead Primary School: 263. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Saint Cecilia's Church of England School and Southmead Primary School rank in London?
Saint Cecilia's Church of England School is 236th of 640 and Southmead Primary School is 1634th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).