Ark Blake Academy vs The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 3.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark Blake Academy
Croydon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
759 students
The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy
Croydon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
758 students
| Measure | Ark Blake Academy Croydon, London | The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #399 of 640 | #552 of 640 |
| National rank | #2167 of 4,090 | #3386 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 759 | 758 |
| Pupils on roll | 759 | 758 |
| Free school meals | 50.4% | 50.9% |
| Capacity filled | 63.3% | 73% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.6 | 39.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50.6% | 31.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.6% | 53.7% |
| EBacc average points | 4.28 | 3.28 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Croydon | Croydon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.arkblake.org | www.lanfranc.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Ark Blake Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.9 vs 22.0).
- •Ark Blake Academy is the larger school with 759 students compared with 758.
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 Blake Academy better than The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ark Blake Academy ranks higher (45.9 vs 22.0 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 Ark Blake Academy and The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Croydon and Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark Blake Academy: 759. The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy: 758. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Blake Academy and The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy rank in London?
Ark Blake Academy is 399th of 640 and The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy is 552nd of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).