Ada Lovelace Church of England High School vs Durston House School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 971 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ada Lovelace Church of England High School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,089 students
Durston House School
London · Independent all-through · Ages 3–13
312 students
| Measure | Ada Lovelace Church of England High School London, London | Durston House School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #89 of 640 | – |
| National rank | #440 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–13 |
| Students | 1,089 | 312 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,089 | 312 |
| Free school meals | 25.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 70.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 64.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 77.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 89.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 6.25 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.adalovelace.org.uk | www.durstonhouse.org/ |
The verdict
- •Ada Lovelace Church of England High School is the larger school with 1,089 students compared with 312.
- •Ada Lovelace Church of England High School is a academy school while Durston House School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ada Lovelace Church of England High School better than Durston House School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ada Lovelace Church of England High School and Durston House School?
About 971 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ada Lovelace Church of England High School: 1,089. Durston House School: 312. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ada Lovelace Church of England High School and Durston House School rank in London?
Ada Lovelace Church of England High School is 89th of 640 and Durston House School is unranked among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).