Alec Reed Academy vs Islip Manor High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alec Reed Academy
Northolt · Academy all-through · Ages 3–19
1,639 students
Islip Manor High School
Northolt · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
772 students
| Measure | Alec Reed Academy Northolt, London | Islip Manor High School Northolt, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #454 of 640 | #579 of 640 |
| National rank | #2524 of 4,090 | #3558 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,639 | 772 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,639 | 772 |
| Free school meals | 45.3% | 41.9% |
| Capacity filled | 86.5% | 70.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.1 | 38.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39.5% | 29.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58.6% | 46.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.99 | 3.45 |
| A level points per entry | 25.4 | 21.2 |
| town | Northolt | Northolt |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.alecreedacademy.co.uk | www.islipmanorhighschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Alec Reed Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.6 vs 19.8).
- •Alec Reed Academy is the larger school with 1,639 students compared with 772.
- •Alec Reed Academy is a academy school while Islip Manor High School is a local authority 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 Alec Reed Academy better than Islip Manor High School?
On the Success Index (England), Alec Reed Academy ranks higher (38.6 vs 19.8 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 Alec Reed Academy and Islip Manor High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Northolt and Northolt in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alec Reed Academy: 1,639. Islip Manor High School: 772. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alec Reed Academy and Islip Manor High School rank in London?
Alec Reed Academy is 454th of 640 and Islip Manor High School is 579th of 640 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).