Al Madina School for Girls vs Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 6.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Al Madina School for Girls
Barking · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
87 students
Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School
London · Independent all-through · Ages 10–16
86 students
| Measure | Al Madina School for Girls Barking, London | Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #157 of 640 | #60 of 640 |
| National rank | #729 of 4,090 | #284 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 10–16 |
| Students | 87 | 86 |
| Pupils on roll | 87 | 86 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 72.5% | 66.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.5 | 56.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 61.1% | 76.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.7% | 88.2% |
| EBacc average points | 5.04 | 5.21 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Barking | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.asgedu.org.uk | www.lanternofknowledge.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.5 vs 76.6).
- •Al Madina School for Girls is the larger school with 87 students compared with 86.
- •Al Madina School for Girls is girls and Lantern of Knowledge Secondary 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 Al Madina School for Girls better than Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School ranks higher (89.5 vs 76.6 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 Al Madina School for Girls and Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Barking and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Al Madina School for Girls: 87. Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School: 86. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Al Madina School for Girls and Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School rank in London?
Al Madina School for Girls is 157th of 640 and Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School is 60th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).