Fortismere School
#82 of 640 secondary schools in London
#388 of 4,090 nationally
About Fortismere School
Fortismere School is a local authority secondary school located in London, in the Haringey local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 11–18. In 2025 it enrolled 1,746 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 86.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of secondary schools in England and 82nd of 640 ranked secondary schools in London. Its strongest component is attainment 8 (90th percentile), and its weakest is a level points per entry (73th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 1,746; capacity filled 105.5%; grade 4+ english & maths 85%; ebacc average points 5.33.
There are 1547 schools in London; Fortismere School ranks 141st of 1339 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)58.1
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)65.9%
- A level points per entry (10%)37.8
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)14%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Fortismere School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 1,746
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 14%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 105.5%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- Attainment 8
- 58.1
- Average GCSE points across eight subjects.
- Grade 5+ English & maths
- 65.9%
- Share of pupils with a strong pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- Grade 4+ English & maths
- 85%
- Share of pupils with a standard pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- EBacc average points
- 5.33
- Average point score across the English Baccalaureate subjects.
- A level points per entry
- 37.8
- Average points per A level entry (A* = 60, E = 10).
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Schools near Fortismere School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Our Lady of Muswell Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
432 students · 218 m away
Eden Primary
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
204 students · 270 m away
Coldfall Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
684 students · 498 m away
Tetherdown Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
394 students · 547 m away
Norfolk House School
Muswell Hill · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
214 students · 609 m away
Unique Children's School
Haringey · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
2 students · 650 m away
St James Church of England Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
189 students · 740 m away
Muswell Hill Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
419 students · 804 m away
Coppetts Wood Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
207 students · 1.1 km away
Martin Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
622 students · 1.2 km away
Similar schools
Local authority secondary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
The Heathland School
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1,759 students
Whitmore High School
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1,724 students
Little Ilford School
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1,781 students
Oaks Park High School
Ilford · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,783 students
Mayfield School
Dagenham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,790 students
Jo Richardson Community School
Dagenham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fortismere School a good school?
Fortismere School has a Success Index (England) of 86.2 out of 100 (Top 10% of secondary schools in England) and ranks #82 of 640 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Fortismere School rank in London?
Fortismere School ranks #82 of 640 secondary schools in London and #388 of 4,090 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Fortismere School?
Fortismere School had 1,746 students in 2025.
Is Fortismere School a primary school or a secondary school?
Fortismere School is classified as a secondary school covering Ages 11–18. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Fortismere School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Fortismere School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.