Arden House vs Ark Burlington Danes Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 548 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arden House
London · Independent secondary · Ages 11–17
26 students
Ark Burlington Danes Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
778 students
| Measure | Arden House London, London | Ark Burlington Danes Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 3 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #387 of 640 |
| National rank | – | #2009 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–17 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 26 | 778 |
| Pupils on roll | 26 | 778 |
| Free school meals | – | 60.1% |
| Capacity filled | 34.7% | 64.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 7.9 | 48.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 44.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 71.4% |
| EBacc average points | 0.35 | 4.39 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.2 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.ardenhouse.org | burlingtondanes.org/ |
The verdict
- •Ark Burlington Danes Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.1 vs 3.1).
- •Ark Burlington Danes Academy is the larger school with 778 students compared with 26.
- •Arden House is a independent school while Ark Burlington Danes Academy is a academy 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 Arden House better than Ark Burlington Danes Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ark Burlington Danes Academy ranks higher (49.1 vs 3.1 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 Arden House and Ark Burlington Danes Academy?
About 548 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Arden House: 26. Ark Burlington Danes Academy: 778. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Arden House and Ark Burlington Danes Academy rank in London?
Arden House is unranked and Ark Burlington Danes Academy is 387th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).