The John Fisher School vs Thomas More Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 964 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The John Fisher School
Purley · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,116 students
Thomas More Catholic School
Purley · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
599 students
| Measure | The John Fisher School Purley, London | Thomas More Catholic School Purley, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #140 of 640 | #481 of 640 |
| National rank | #663 of 4,090 | #2783 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,116 | 599 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,116 | 599 |
| Free school meals | 15.8% | 43.2% |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 70.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.6 | 42.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 65.1% | 38.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 85.9% | 54.9% |
| EBacc average points | 4.99 | 3.95 |
| A level points per entry | 32.3 | – |
| town | Purley | Purley |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.johnfisherschool.org/ | www.tmore.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The John Fisher School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.8 vs 33.3).
- •The John Fisher School is the larger school with 1,116 students compared with 599.
- •The John Fisher School is boys and Thomas More Catholic 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 The John Fisher School better than Thomas More Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), The John Fisher School ranks higher (78.8 vs 33.3 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 The John Fisher School and Thomas More Catholic School?
About 964 m in a straight line, between Purley and Purley in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The John Fisher School: 1,116. Thomas More Catholic School: 599. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The John Fisher School and Thomas More Catholic School rank in London?
The John Fisher School is 140th of 640 and Thomas More Catholic School is 481st of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).