Acland Burghley School vs William Ellis School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 703 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
William Ellis School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
771 students
| Measure | Acland Burghley School London, London | William Ellis School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #294 of 640 | #395 of 640 |
| National rank | #1415 of 4,090 | #2092 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,252 | 771 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,252 | 771 |
| Free school meals | 36.7% | 57.5% |
| Capacity filled | 104.3% | 86.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.9 | 48.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52% | 52.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.7% | 71.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.68 | 4.66 |
| A level points per entry | 36.5 | 29.8 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk/ | www.williamellis.camden.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Acland Burghley School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.2 vs 47.7).
- •Acland Burghley School is the larger school with 1,252 students compared with 771.
- •Acland Burghley School is co-educational and William Ellis School is boys.
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 William Ellis School?
On the Success Index (England), Acland Burghley School ranks higher (61.2 vs 47.7 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 William Ellis School?
About 703 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Acland Burghley School: 1,252. William Ellis School: 771. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Acland Burghley School and William Ellis School rank in London?
Acland Burghley School is 294th of 640 and William Ellis School is 395th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).