St Catherine's Catholic School vs St Columba's Catholic Boys' School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 269 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Catherine's Catholic School
Bexleyheath · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,021 students
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School
Bexleyheath · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
805 students
| Measure | St Catherine's Catholic School Bexleyheath, London | St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Bexleyheath, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #102 of 640 | #216 of 640 |
| National rank | #487 of 4,090 | #985 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,021 | 805 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,021 | 805 |
| Free school meals | 15.1% | 24% |
| Capacity filled | 97.2% | 89.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.1 | 51.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58.6% | 53.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 85.2% | 75.3% |
| EBacc average points | 4.96 | 4.42 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bexleyheath | Bexleyheath |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.stccg.co.uk | www.st-columbas.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Catherine's Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.5 vs 70.9).
- •St Catherine's Catholic School is the larger school with 1,021 students compared with 805.
- •St Catherine's Catholic School is girls and St Columba's Catholic Boys' School is boys.
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 St Catherine's Catholic School better than St Columba's Catholic Boys' School?
On the Success Index (England), St Catherine's Catholic School ranks higher (83.5 vs 70.9 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 St Catherine's Catholic School and St Columba's Catholic Boys' School?
About 269 m in a straight line, between Bexleyheath and Bexleyheath in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Catherine's Catholic School: 1,021. St Columba's Catholic Boys' School: 805. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Catherine's Catholic School and St Columba's Catholic Boys' School rank in London?
St Catherine's Catholic School is 102nd of 640 and St Columba's Catholic Boys' School is 216th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).