Ark Elvin Academy vs Heston Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 9.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark Elvin Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,314 students
Heston Community School
Hounslow · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,311 students
| Measure | Ark Elvin Academy London, London | Heston Community School Hounslow, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #407 of 640 | #299 of 640 |
| National rank | #2202 of 4,090 | #1450 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,314 | 1,311 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,314 | 1,311 |
| Free school meals | 42.1% | 35.5% |
| Capacity filled | 109.5% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.9 | 49.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43.2% | 52.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.8% | 75.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.45 | 4.74 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.6 |
| town | London | Hounslow |
| region | London | London |
| Website | arkelvinacademy.org/ | www.hestoncommunityschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Heston Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.6 vs 45.4).
- •Ark Elvin Academy is the larger school with 1,314 students compared with 1,311.
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 Elvin Academy better than Heston Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Heston Community School ranks higher (60.6 vs 45.4 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 Elvin Academy and Heston Community School?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between London and Hounslow in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark Elvin Academy: 1,314. Heston Community School: 1,311. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Elvin Academy and Heston Community School rank in London?
Ark Elvin Academy is 407th of 640 and Heston Community School is 299th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).