Al Risalah Boys' School vs Hillbrook School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 394 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Al Risalah Boys' School
London · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
109 students
Hillbrook School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
567 students
| Measure | Al Risalah Boys' School London, London | Hillbrook School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #92 of 640 | #1210 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #444 of 4,090 | #8132 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 109 | 567 |
| Pupils on roll | 109 | 567 |
| Free school meals | – | 34.3% |
| Capacity filled | 83.8% | 67.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 70.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 95.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.19 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | alrisalahboysschool.co.uk/indexB_.php | www.hillbrookschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Al Risalah Boys' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.7 vs 49.4).
- •Hillbrook School is the larger school with 567 students compared with 109.
- •Al Risalah Boys' School is a independent school while Hillbrook School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Al Risalah Boys' School is boys and Hillbrook School is co-educational.
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 Risalah Boys' School better than Hillbrook School?
On the Success Index (England), Al Risalah Boys' School ranks higher (84.7 vs 49.4 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 Risalah Boys' School and Hillbrook School?
About 394 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Al Risalah Boys' School: 109. Hillbrook School: 567. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Al Risalah Boys' School and Hillbrook School rank in London?
Al Risalah Boys' School is 92nd of 640 and Hillbrook School is 1210th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).