St Catherine's School vs St Richard's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Catherine's School
UK · Independent all-through · Ages 7–18
381 students
St Richard's Church of England Primary School
Richmond · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
153 students
| Measure | St Catherine's School UK, London | St Richard's Church of England Primary School Richmond, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #306 of 640 | #1190 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1497 of 4,090 | #8003 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 381 | 153 |
| Pupils on roll | 381 | 153 |
| Free school meals | – | 44.4% |
| Capacity filled | 83.7% | 64.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 56.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.83 | – |
| A level points per entry | 35.5 | – |
| town | UK | Richmond |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.stcatherineschool.co.uk/ | www.srsa.richmond.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Catherine's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.8 vs 50.0).
- •St Catherine's School is the larger school with 381 students compared with 153.
- •St Catherine's School is a independent school while St Richard's Church of England Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •St Catherine's School is girls and St Richard's Church of England Primary School is co-educational.
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 School better than St Richard's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Catherine's School ranks higher (59.8 vs 50.0 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 School and St Richard's Church of England Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between UK and Richmond in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Catherine's School: 381. St Richard's Church of England Primary School: 153. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Catherine's School and St Richard's Church of England Primary School rank in London?
St Catherine's School is 306th of 640 and St Richard's Church of England Primary School is 1190th of 1,720 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).