St Catherine's RC School vs Underhill School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 892 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
Underhill School
Barnet · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
383 students
| Measure | St Catherine's RC School Barnet, London | Underhill School Barnet, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 95 Top 5% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #48 of 1,720 | #983 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #315 of 15,697 | #6159 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 470 | 383 |
| Pupils on roll | 470 | 383 |
| Free school meals | 4.6% | 34.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 75.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 27% | 14% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Barnet | Barnet |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.st-catherines.barnet.sch.uk/ | www.underhillschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Catherine's RC School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.1 vs 58.5).
- •St Catherine's RC School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 68%).
- •St Catherine's RC School does better on ks2: higher standard (27% vs 14%).
- •St Catherine's RC School is the larger school with 470 students compared with 383.
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 Underhill School?
On the Success Index (England), St Catherine's RC School ranks higher (95.1 vs 58.5 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 Underhill School?
About 892 m in a straight line, between Barnet and Barnet in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Catherine's RC School: 470. Underhill School: 383. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Catherine's RC School and Underhill School rank in London?
St Catherine's RC School is 48th of 1,720 and Underhill School is 983rd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).