The John Fisher School vs Wallington High School for Girls
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.
The John Fisher School
Purley · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,116 students
Wallington High School for Girls
Wallington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,548 students
| Measure | The John Fisher School Purley, London | Wallington High School for Girls Wallington, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #140 of 640 | #18 of 640 |
| National rank | #663 of 4,090 | #62 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,116 | 1,548 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,116 | 1,548 |
| Free school meals | 15.8% | 12.5% |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 106% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.6 | 80.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 65.1% | 99.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 85.9% | 100% |
| EBacc average points | 4.99 | 7.57 |
| A level points per entry | 32.3 | 45.5 |
| town | Purley | Wallington |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.johnfisherschool.org/ | www.wallingtongirls.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Wallington High School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.7 vs 78.8).
- •Wallington High School for Girls is the larger school with 1,548 students compared with 1,116.
- •The John Fisher School is a local authority school while Wallington High School for Girls is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •The John Fisher School is boys and Wallington High 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 The John Fisher School better than Wallington High School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), Wallington High School for Girls ranks higher (96.7 vs 78.8 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 The John Fisher School and Wallington High School for Girls?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Purley and Wallington in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The John Fisher School: 1,116. Wallington High School for Girls: 1,548. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The John Fisher School and Wallington High School for Girls rank in London?
The John Fisher School is 140th of 640 and Wallington High School for Girls is 18th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).