The John Fisher School vs Woodcote High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 1.7 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
Woodcote High School
Coulsdon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,250 students
| Measure | The John Fisher School Purley, London | Woodcote High School Coulsdon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #140 of 640 | #349 of 640 |
| National rank | #663 of 4,090 | #1782 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,116 | 1,250 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,116 | 1,250 |
| Free school meals | 15.8% | 25.2% |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 97.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.6 | 46.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 65.1% | 46.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 85.9% | 66.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.99 | 4.13 |
| A level points per entry | 32.3 | 31.9 |
| town | Purley | Coulsdon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.johnfisherschool.org/ | woodcotehigh.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The John Fisher School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.8 vs 53.9).
- •Woodcote High School is the larger school with 1,250 students compared with 1,116.
- •The John Fisher School is a local authority school while Woodcote High School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •The John Fisher School is boys and Woodcote High 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 Woodcote High School?
On the Success Index (England), The John Fisher School ranks higher (78.8 vs 53.9 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 Woodcote High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Purley and Coulsdon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The John Fisher School: 1,116. Woodcote High School: 1,250. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The John Fisher School and Woodcote High School rank in London?
The John Fisher School is 140th of 640 and Woodcote High School is 349th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).