Acland Burghley School vs St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 796 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
St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
206 students
| Measure | Acland Burghley School London, London | St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #294 of 640 | #1485 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1415 of 4,090 | #11276 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,252 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,252 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 36.7% | 52.8% |
| Capacity filled | 104.3% | 89.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.68 | – |
| A level points per entry | 36.5 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk/ | www.stjohnsupperholloway.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Acland Burghley School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.2 vs 34.8).
- •Acland Burghley School is the larger school with 1,252 students compared with 206.
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 St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Acland Burghley School ranks higher (61.2 vs 34.8 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 Acland Burghley School and St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School?
About 796 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Acland Burghley School: 1,252. St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Acland Burghley School and St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School rank in London?
Acland Burghley School is 294th of 640 and St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School is 1485th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).