St Margaret's School vs University College School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in London, England, 797 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Margaret's School
London · Independent all-through · Ages 4–16
152 students
University College School
London · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
1,297 students
| Measure | St Margaret's School London, London | University College School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #428 of 640 | #566 of 640 |
| National rank | #2356 of 4,090 | #3453 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 4–18 |
| Students | 152 | 1,297 |
| Pupils on roll | 152 | 1,297 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 89.4% | 98.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.1 | 15.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 4.75 | 0.68 |
| A level points per entry | – | 48.9 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.st-margarets.co.uk/ | www.ucs.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Margaret's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.9 vs 21.2).
- •University College School is the larger school with 1,297 students compared with 152.
- •St Margaret's School is girls and University College 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 Margaret's School better than University College School?
On the Success Index (England), St Margaret's School ranks higher (41.9 vs 21.2 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 Margaret's School and University College School?
About 797 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Margaret's School: 152. University College School: 1,297. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Margaret's School and University College School rank in London?
St Margaret's School is 428th of 640 and University College School is 566th of 640 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).