Saint Cecilia's Church of England School vs The Palmer Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 25 km 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
The Palmer Catholic Academy
Ilford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,132 students
| Measure | Saint Cecilia's Church of England School London, London | The Palmer Catholic Academy Ilford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #236 of 640 | #347 of 640 |
| National rank | #1101 of 4,090 | #1767 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,129 | 1,132 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,129 | 1,132 |
| Free school meals | 34.3% | 33.3% |
| Capacity filled | 112.9% | 96.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.1 | 48.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55.6% | 47.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72.8% | 74% |
| EBacc average points | 4.53 | 4.39 |
| A level points per entry | 38.8 | 30.9 |
| town | London | Ilford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.saintcecilias.london | www.tpc.academy |
The verdict
- •Saint Cecilia's Church of England School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.1 vs 54.1).
- •The Palmer Catholic Academy is the larger school with 1,132 students compared with 1,129.
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 The Palmer Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Saint Cecilia's Church of England School ranks higher (68.1 vs 54.1 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 The Palmer Catholic Academy?
About 25 km in a straight line, between London and Ilford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Saint Cecilia's Church of England School: 1,129. The Palmer Catholic Academy: 1,132. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Saint Cecilia's Church of England School and The Palmer Catholic Academy rank in London?
Saint Cecilia's Church of England School is 236th of 640 and The Palmer Catholic Academy is 347th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).