St Helen's College vs Swakeleys School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 975 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Helen's College
Uxbridge · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
353 students
Swakeleys School for Girls
Uxbridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,404 students
| Measure | St Helen's College Uxbridge, London | Swakeleys School for Girls Uxbridge, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #188 of 640 |
| National rank | – | #879 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 353 | 1,404 |
| Pupils on roll | 353 | 1,404 |
| Free school meals | – | 27.1% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 119.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 55.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 56.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 79.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.80 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.2 |
| town | Uxbridge | Uxbridge |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.sthelenscollege.com | swakeleys.hillingdon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Swakeleys School for Girls is the larger school with 1,404 students compared with 353.
- •St Helen's College is a independent school while Swakeleys School for Girls is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •St Helen's College is co-educational and Swakeleys School for Girls is girls.
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 Helen's College better than Swakeleys School for Girls?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Helen's College and Swakeleys School for Girls?
About 975 m in a straight line, between Uxbridge and Uxbridge in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Helen's College: 353. Swakeleys School for Girls: 1,404. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Helen's College and Swakeleys School for Girls rank in London?
St Helen's College is unranked and Swakeleys School for Girls is 188th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).