Saracens High School vs St James' Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 408 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Saracens High School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,170 students
St James' Catholic High School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,243 students
| Measure | Saracens High School London, London | St James' Catholic High School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #398 of 640 | #280 of 640 |
| National rank | #2144 of 4,090 | #1345 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,170 | 1,243 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,170 | 1,243 |
| Free school meals | 57.7% | 32.6% |
| Capacity filled | 103.5% | 88.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.1 | 51.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.2% | 55.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.3% | 74.8% |
| EBacc average points | 4.30 | 4.71 |
| A level points per entry | 33.2 | 32.7 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.saracenshigh.org | www.st-james.barnet.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St James' Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.0 vs 46.4).
- •St James' Catholic High School is the larger school with 1,243 students compared with 1,170.
- •Saracens High School is a academy school while St James' Catholic High 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 Saracens High School better than St James' Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), St James' Catholic High School ranks higher (63.0 vs 46.4 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 Saracens High School and St James' Catholic High School?
About 408 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Saracens High School: 1,170. St James' Catholic High School: 1,243. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Saracens High School and St James' Catholic High School rank in London?
Saracens High School is 398th of 640 and St James' Catholic High School is 280th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).