St Paul's Academy vs Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Paul's Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,066 students
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls
Thamesmead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,120 students
| Measure | St Paul's Academy London, London | Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls Thamesmead, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #517 of 640 | #378 of 640 |
| National rank | #3123 of 4,090 | #1960 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,066 | 1,120 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,066 | 1,120 |
| Free school meals | 38.9% | 42.2% |
| Capacity filled | 88.8% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.4 | 47.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 26.9% | 45.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 50.4% | 67.5% |
| EBacc average points | 3.44 | 4.07 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | Thamesmead |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.stpaulsacademy.org.uk/ | www.woolwichpolygirls.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.1 vs 26.6).
- •Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls is the larger school with 1,120 students compared with 1,066.
- •St Paul's Academy is co-educational and Woolwich Polytechnic 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 Paul's Academy better than Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls ranks higher (50.1 vs 26.6 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 Paul's Academy and Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between London and Thamesmead in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Paul's Academy: 1,066. Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls: 1,120. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Paul's Academy and Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls rank in London?
St Paul's Academy is 517th of 640 and Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls is 378th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).