Acland Burghley School vs Parliament Hill School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 598 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acland Burghley School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,252 students
Parliament Hill School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,191 students
| Measure | Acland Burghley School London, London | Parliament Hill School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #294 of 640 | #231 of 640 |
| National rank | #1415 of 4,090 | #1082 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,252 | 1,191 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,252 | 1,191 |
| Free school meals | 36.7% | 38% |
| Capacity filled | 104.3% | 102.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.9 | 57.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52% | 59.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.7% | 74.3% |
| EBacc average points | 4.68 | 5.12 |
| A level points per entry | 36.5 | 34.5 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk/ | www.parliamenthill.camden.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Parliament Hill School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.6 vs 61.2).
- •Acland Burghley School is the larger school with 1,252 students compared with 1,191.
- •Acland Burghley School is co-educational and Parliament Hill School 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 Acland Burghley School better than Parliament Hill School?
On the Success Index (England), Parliament Hill School ranks higher (68.6 vs 61.2 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 Acland Burghley School and Parliament Hill School?
About 598 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Acland Burghley School: 1,252. Parliament Hill School: 1,191. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Acland Burghley School and Parliament Hill School rank in London?
Acland Burghley School is 294th of 640 and Parliament Hill School is 231st of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).