Arden House vs Kensington Aldridge Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 564 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
Kensington Aldridge Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,271 students
| Measure | Arden House London, London | Kensington Aldridge Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 3 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #247 of 640 |
| National rank | – | #1185 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–17 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 26 | 1,271 |
| Pupils on roll | 26 | 1,271 |
| Free school meals | – | 58.1% |
| Capacity filled | 34.7% | 111.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 7.9 | 54.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 61.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 82.6% |
| EBacc average points | 0.35 | 4.75 |
| A level points per entry | – | 40.6 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.ardenhouse.org | www.kaa.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Kensington Aldridge Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.3 vs 3.1).
- •Kensington Aldridge Academy is the larger school with 1,271 students compared with 26.
- •Arden House is a independent school while Kensington Aldridge 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 Kensington Aldridge Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Kensington Aldridge Academy ranks higher (66.3 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 Kensington Aldridge Academy?
About 564 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Arden House: 26. Kensington Aldridge Academy: 1,271. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Arden House and Kensington Aldridge Academy rank in London?
Arden House is unranked and Kensington Aldridge Academy is 247th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).