St Ursula's Convent School vs The John Roan School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Ursula's Convent School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
481 students
The John Roan School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,112 students
| Measure | St Ursula's Convent School London, London | The John Roan School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #168 of 640 | #437 of 640 |
| National rank | #790 of 4,090 | #2422 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 481 | 1,112 |
| Pupils on roll | 481 | 1,112 |
| Free school meals | 29% | 41.4% |
| Capacity filled | 71.3% | 79.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.1 | 44.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 62.1% | 38.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.3% | 58.2% |
| EBacc average points | 5.09 | 4.13 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.2 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.stursulas.com | www.thejohnroanschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Ursula's Convent School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.1 vs 40.8).
- •The John Roan School is the larger school with 1,112 students compared with 481.
- •St Ursula's Convent School is a local authority school while The John Roan School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •St Ursula's Convent School is girls and The John Roan 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 Ursula's Convent School better than The John Roan School?
On the Success Index (England), St Ursula's Convent School ranks higher (75.1 vs 40.8 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 Ursula's Convent School and The John Roan School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Ursula's Convent School: 481. The John Roan School: 1,112. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Ursula's Convent School and The John Roan School rank in London?
St Ursula's Convent School is 168th of 640 and The John Roan School is 437th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).