Ark Bolingbroke Academy vs Emanuel School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 320 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark Bolingbroke Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
793 students
Emanuel School
London · Independent all-through · Ages 10–19
1,112 students
| Measure | Ark Bolingbroke Academy London, London | Emanuel School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #127 of 640 | #525 of 640 |
| National rank | #604 of 4,090 | #3172 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 10–19 |
| Students | 793 | 1,112 |
| Pupils on roll | 793 | 1,112 |
| Free school meals | 31.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 99.1% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 60.2 | 32.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 79.1% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 91.8% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 5.68 | 2.39 |
| A level points per entry | 41.3 | 49.4 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | arkbolingbrokeacademy.org/ | www.emanuel.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Ark Bolingbroke Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.2 vs 25.4).
- •Emanuel School is the larger school with 1,112 students compared with 793.
- •Ark Bolingbroke Academy is a academy school while Emanuel 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 Bolingbroke Academy better than Emanuel School?
On the Success Index (England), Ark Bolingbroke Academy ranks higher (80.2 vs 25.4 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 Bolingbroke Academy and Emanuel School?
About 320 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark Bolingbroke Academy: 793. Emanuel School: 1,112. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Bolingbroke Academy and Emanuel School rank in London?
Ark Bolingbroke Academy is 127th of 640 and Emanuel School is 525th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).