Al Risalah Secondary School vs Ernest Bevin Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 655 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Al Risalah Secondary School
London · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
113 students
Ernest Bevin Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
572 students
| Measure | Al Risalah Secondary School London, London | Ernest Bevin Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #87 of 640 | #464 of 640 |
| National rank | #430 of 4,090 | #2642 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 113 | 572 |
| Pupils on roll | 113 | 572 |
| Free school meals | – | 50.3% |
| Capacity filled | 51.4% | 63.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.3 | 44.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 62.5% | 44.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 81.3% | 74.3% |
| EBacc average points | 5.31 | 4.34 |
| A level points per entry | – | 25.7 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | – | www.ernestbevinacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Al Risalah Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.2 vs 36.2).
- •Ernest Bevin Academy is the larger school with 572 students compared with 113.
- •Al Risalah Secondary School is a independent school while Ernest Bevin Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Al Risalah Secondary School is girls and Ernest Bevin Academy 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 Risalah Secondary School better than Ernest Bevin Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Al Risalah Secondary School ranks higher (85.2 vs 36.2 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 Secondary School and Ernest Bevin Academy?
About 655 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Al Risalah Secondary School: 113. Ernest Bevin Academy: 572. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Al Risalah Secondary School and Ernest Bevin Academy rank in London?
Al Risalah Secondary School is 87th of 640 and Ernest Bevin Academy is 464th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).