Apex Secondary School for Boys vs Break Through School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 11 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Apex Secondary School for Boys
Ilford · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
39 students
Break Through School
Belvedere · Independent secondary · Ages 11–17
39 students
| Measure | Apex Secondary School for Boys Ilford, London | Break Through School Belvedere, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 3 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–17 |
| Students | 39 | 39 |
| Pupils on roll | 39 | 39 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 31.2% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 4.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.17 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ilford | Belvedere |
| region | London | London |
| Website | – | www.breakthroughschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Apex Secondary School for Boys is boys and Break Through 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 Apex Secondary School for Boys better than Break Through School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Apex Secondary School for Boys and Break Through School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Ilford and Belvedere in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Apex Secondary School for Boys: 39. Break Through School: 39. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Apex Secondary School for Boys and Break Through School rank in London?
Apex Secondary School for Boys is unranked and Break Through School is unranked among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).