Ark Burlington Danes Academy vs Bassett House School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 841 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark Burlington Danes Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
778 students
Bassett House School
London · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
112 students
| Measure | Ark Burlington Danes Academy London, London | Bassett House School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #387 of 640 | – |
| National rank | #2009 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 778 | 112 |
| Pupils on roll | 778 | 112 |
| Free school meals | 60.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 64.8% | 36.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.39 | – |
| A level points per entry | 36.2 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | burlingtondanes.org/ | www.bassetths.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Ark Burlington Danes Academy is the larger school with 778 students compared with 112.
- •Ark Burlington Danes Academy is a academy school while Bassett House 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 Burlington Danes Academy better than Bassett House 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 Burlington Danes Academy and Bassett House School?
About 841 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark Burlington Danes Academy: 778. Bassett House School: 112. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Burlington Danes Academy and Bassett House School rank in London?
Ark Burlington Danes Academy is 387th of 640 and Bassett House School is unranked among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).