St Catherine's RC School vs The Totteridge Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.2 km 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
The Totteridge Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,008 students
| Measure | St Catherine's RC School Barnet, London | The Totteridge Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 95 Top 5% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #48 of 1,720 | #161 of 640 |
| National rank | #315 of 15,697 | #756 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 470 | 1,008 |
| Pupils on roll | 470 | 1,008 |
| Free school meals | 4.6% | 32.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 112% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 27% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 58.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 71.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 88.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.19 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.8 |
| town | Barnet | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.st-catherines.barnet.sch.uk/ | www.thetotteridgeacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Catherine's RC School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.1 vs 75.7).
- •The Totteridge Academy is the larger school with 1,008 students compared with 470.
- •St Catherine's RC School is a local authority school while The Totteridge Academy is a academy 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 The Totteridge Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Catherine's RC School ranks higher (95.1 vs 75.7 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 The Totteridge Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Barnet and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Catherine's RC School: 470. The Totteridge Academy: 1,008. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Catherine's RC School and The Totteridge Academy rank in London?
St Catherine's RC School is 48th of 1,720 and The Totteridge Academy is 161st of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).