Alperton Community School vs Ark Elvin Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alperton Community School
Wembley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,929 students
Ark Elvin Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,314 students
| Measure | Alperton Community School Wembley, London | Ark Elvin Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #233 of 640 | #407 of 640 |
| National rank | #1086 of 4,090 | #2202 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,929 | 1,314 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,929 | 1,314 |
| Free school meals | 24.6% | 42.1% |
| Capacity filled | 97.9% | 109.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.6 | 45.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50.6% | 43.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.3% | 66.8% |
| EBacc average points | 4.40 | 4.45 |
| A level points per entry | 39.2 | – |
| town | Wembley | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.alperton.brent.sch.uk | arkelvinacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Alperton Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.4 vs 45.4).
- •Alperton Community School is the larger school with 1,929 students compared with 1,314.
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 Alperton Community School better than Ark Elvin Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Alperton Community School ranks higher (68.4 vs 45.4 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 Alperton Community School and Ark Elvin Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Wembley and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alperton Community School: 1,929. Ark Elvin Academy: 1,314. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alperton Community School and Ark Elvin Academy rank in London?
Alperton Community School is 233rd of 640 and Ark Elvin Academy is 407th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).