Akiva School vs Christ's College Finchley
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 500 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Akiva School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
418 students
Christ's College Finchley
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,000 students
| Measure | Akiva School London, London | Christ's College Finchley London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #21 of 1,720 | #156 of 640 |
| National rank | #177 of 15,697 | #723 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 418 | 1,000 |
| Pupils on roll | 418 | 1,000 |
| Free school meals | 0.5% | 30.7% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 31% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 56.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 67.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 79.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.32 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.9 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.akivaschool.org | www.christscollegefinchley.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Akiva School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.8 vs 76.8).
- •Christ's College Finchley is the larger school with 1,000 students compared with 418.
- •Akiva School is a local authority school while Christ's College Finchley is a academy 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 Akiva School better than Christ's College Finchley?
On the Success Index (England), Akiva School ranks higher (96.8 vs 76.8 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 Akiva School and Christ's College Finchley?
About 500 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Akiva School: 418. Christ's College Finchley: 1,000. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Akiva School and Christ's College Finchley rank in London?
Akiva School is 21st of 1,720 and Christ's College Finchley is 156th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).