Apex Secondary School for Boys vs The Ursuline Academy Ilford
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 464 m 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
The Ursuline Academy Ilford
Ilford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
743 students
| Measure | Apex Secondary School for Boys Ilford, London | The Ursuline Academy Ilford Ilford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #228 of 640 |
| National rank | – | #1055 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 39 | 743 |
| Pupils on roll | 39 | 743 |
| Free school meals | – | 26.7% |
| Capacity filled | 31.2% | 97.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 56.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 61.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 83.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.80 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.3 |
| town | Ilford | Ilford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | – | www.uai.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Ursuline Academy Ilford is the larger school with 743 students compared with 39.
- •Apex Secondary School for Boys is a independent school while The Ursuline Academy Ilford is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Apex Secondary School for Boys is boys and The Ursuline Academy Ilford is girls.
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 The Ursuline Academy Ilford?
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 The Ursuline Academy Ilford?
About 464 m in a straight line, between Ilford and Ilford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Apex Secondary School for Boys: 39. The Ursuline Academy Ilford: 743. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Apex Secondary School for Boys and The Ursuline Academy Ilford rank in London?
Apex Secondary School for Boys is unranked and The Ursuline Academy Ilford is 228th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).