Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School vs Lilian Baylis Technology School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 13 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School
Croydon · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
833 students
Lilian Baylis Technology School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
848 students
| Measure | Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School Croydon, London | Lilian Baylis Technology School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #432 of 640 | #435 of 640 |
| National rank | #2389 of 4,090 | #2417 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 833 | 848 |
| Pupils on roll | 833 | 848 |
| Free school meals | 37.2% | 58.9% |
| Capacity filled | 104.1% | 94.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.3 | 46.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.7% | 42.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.1% | 68% |
| EBacc average points | 4.16 | 3.89 |
| A level points per entry | 30.1 | 31.3 |
| town | Croydon | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.archten.croydon.sch.uk/ | www.lilianbaylis.com/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (41.3 vs 40.9).
- •Lilian Baylis Technology School is the larger school with 848 students compared with 833.
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 Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School better than Lilian Baylis Technology 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 Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School and Lilian Baylis Technology School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Croydon and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School: 833. Lilian Baylis Technology School: 848. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School and Lilian Baylis Technology School rank in London?
Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School is 432nd of 640 and Lilian Baylis Technology School is 435th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).