Gordon's School vs St Joseph's Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 20 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gordon's School
Woking · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
988 students
St Joseph's Catholic High School
Slough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
988 students
| Measure | Gordon's School Woking, South East | St Joseph's Catholic High School Slough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #44 of 679 | #254 of 679 |
| National rank | #150 of 4,090 | #1307 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 988 | 988 |
| Pupils on roll | 988 | 988 |
| Free school meals | 3.4% | 13.1% |
| Capacity filled | 125.1% | 123.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 63.6 | 50.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 76.4% | 43.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 89.8% | 70.6% |
| EBacc average points | 6.04 | 4.50 |
| A level points per entry | 41.0 | 27.8 |
| town | Woking | Slough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.gordons.school | www.st-josephs.slough.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Gordon's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.9 vs 63.8).
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 Gordon's School better than St Joseph's Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), Gordon's School ranks higher (93.9 vs 63.8 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 Gordon's School and St Joseph's Catholic High School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Woking and Slough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gordon's School: 988. St Joseph's Catholic High School: 988. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gordon's School and St Joseph's Catholic High School rank in South East?
Gordon's School is 44th of 679 and St Joseph's Catholic High School is 254th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).