St Catherine's RC School vs Susi Earnshaw Theatre School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 659 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Catherine's RC School
Barnet · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
470 students
Susi Earnshaw Theatre School
Barnet · Independent all-through · Ages 9–16
31 students
| Measure | St Catherine's RC School Barnet, London | Susi Earnshaw Theatre School Barnet, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 95 Top 5% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #48 of 1,720 | – |
| National rank | #315 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 9–16 |
| Students | 470 | 31 |
| Pupils on roll | 470 | 31 |
| Free school meals | 4.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 51.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 27% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 28.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 45.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.02 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Barnet | Barnet |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.st-catherines.barnet.sch.uk/ | www.susiearnshaw.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Catherine's RC School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.1 vs 24.5).
- •St Catherine's RC School is the larger school with 470 students compared with 31.
- •St Catherine's RC School is a local authority school while Susi Earnshaw Theatre School is a independent 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 St Catherine's RC School better than Susi Earnshaw Theatre School?
On the Success Index (England), St Catherine's RC School ranks higher (95.1 vs 24.5 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 RC School and Susi Earnshaw Theatre School?
About 659 m in a straight line, between Barnet and Barnet in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Catherine's RC School: 470. Susi Earnshaw Theatre School: 31. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Catherine's RC School and Susi Earnshaw Theatre School rank in London?
St Catherine's RC School is 48th of 1,720 and Susi Earnshaw Theatre School is unranked among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).