St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School vs Thomas's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 490 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School
Richmond-upon-Thames · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
Thomas's College
Richmond · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
304 students
| Measure | St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School Richmond-upon-Thames, London | Thomas's College Richmond, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #25 of 1,720 | #26 of 640 |
| National rank | #198 of 15,697 | #121 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 212 | 304 |
| Pupils on roll | 212 | 304 |
| Free school meals | 4.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 78.5% | 48.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 64.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 80% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 92% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.13 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Richmond-upon-Thames | Richmond |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.st-elizabeths.richmond.sch.uk | www.thomas-scollege.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.5 vs 94.7).
- •Thomas's College is the larger school with 304 students compared with 212.
- •St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School is a academy school while Thomas's College 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 Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School better than Thomas's College?
On the Success Index (England), St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (96.5 vs 94.7 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 Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School and Thomas's College?
About 490 m in a straight line, between Richmond-upon-Thames and Richmond in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School: 212. Thomas's College: 304. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School and Thomas's College rank in London?
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School is 25th of 1,720 and Thomas's College is 26th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).