Ark Globe Academy vs Kensington Aldridge Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 8.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark Globe Academy
London · Academy all-through · Ages 3–18
1,272 students
Kensington Aldridge Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,271 students
| Measure | Ark Globe Academy London, London | Kensington Aldridge Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #281 of 640 | #247 of 640 |
| National rank | #1351 of 4,090 | #1185 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,272 | 1,271 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,272 | 1,271 |
| Free school meals | 64.4% | 58.1% |
| Capacity filled | 77.3% | 111.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.4 | 54.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49% | 61.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.3% | 82.6% |
| EBacc average points | 4.60 | 4.75 |
| A level points per entry | 36.1 | 40.6 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | arkglobe.org/ | www.kaa.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Kensington Aldridge Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.3 vs 62.7).
- •Ark Globe Academy is the larger school with 1,272 students compared with 1,271.
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 Globe Academy better than Kensington Aldridge Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Kensington Aldridge Academy ranks higher (66.3 vs 62.7 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 Globe Academy and Kensington Aldridge Academy?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark Globe Academy: 1,272. Kensington Aldridge Academy: 1,271. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Globe Academy and Kensington Aldridge Academy rank in London?
Ark Globe Academy is 281st of 640 and Kensington Aldridge Academy is 247th of 640 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).