St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls vs Victor Seymour Infants' School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 700 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls
Carshalton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,425 students
Victor Seymour Infants' School
Carshalton · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
326 students
| Measure | St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls Carshalton, London | Victor Seymour Infants' School Carshalton, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #104 of 640 | #485 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #495 of 4,090 | #2816 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 1,425 | 326 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,425 | 326 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | 11.6% |
| Capacity filled | 92% | 92.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 57.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 60% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 81.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.30 | – |
| A level points per entry | 38.0 | – |
| town | Carshalton | Carshalton |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.stphils.org.uk | www.victorseymourinfants.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.3 vs 76.0).
- •St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls is the larger school with 1,425 students compared with 326.
- •St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls is a local authority school while Victor Seymour Infants' School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls is girls and Victor Seymour Infants' 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 Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls better than Victor Seymour Infants' School?
On the Success Index (England), St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls ranks higher (83.3 vs 76.0 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 Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls and Victor Seymour Infants' School?
About 700 m in a straight line, between Carshalton and Carshalton in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls: 1,425. Victor Seymour Infants' School: 326. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls and Victor Seymour Infants' School rank in London?
St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls is 104th of 640 and Victor Seymour Infants' School is 485th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).