Ark Acton Academy vs The Japanese School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 910 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark Acton Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
752 students
The Japanese School
London · Independent all-through · Ages 6–15
207 students
| Measure | Ark Acton Academy London, London | The Japanese School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #521 of 640 | – |
| National rank | #3145 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 6–15 |
| Students | 752 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 752 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 54.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 53.7% | 51.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 57.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.91 | – |
| A level points per entry | 27.6 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | arkacton.org | www.thejapaneseschool.ltd.uk/nihonjingakko/ |
The verdict
- •Ark Acton Academy is the larger school with 752 students compared with 207.
- •Ark Acton Academy is a academy school while The Japanese School is a independent 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 Ark Acton Academy better than The Japanese 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 Ark Acton Academy and The Japanese School?
About 910 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark Acton Academy: 752. The Japanese School: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Acton Academy and The Japanese School rank in London?
Ark Acton Academy is 521st of 640 and The Japanese School is unranked among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).