Ark Globe Academy vs Prendergast Ladywell School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in London, England, 6.7 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
Prendergast Ladywell School
Lewisham · Academy all-through · Ages 4–16
1,280 students
| Measure | Ark Globe Academy London, London | Prendergast Ladywell School Lewisham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #281 of 640 | #386 of 640 |
| National rank | #1351 of 4,090 | #2008 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 4–16 |
| Students | 1,272 | 1,280 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,272 | 1,280 |
| Free school meals | 64.4% | 28.8% |
| Capacity filled | 77.3% | 97% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.4 | 49.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49% | 47.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.3% | 67% |
| EBacc average points | 4.60 | 4.64 |
| A level points per entry | 36.1 | – |
| town | London | Lewisham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | arkglobe.org/ | www.prendergast-ladywell.com |
The verdict
- •Ark Globe Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.7 vs 49.2).
- •Ark Globe Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 59%).
- •Ark Globe Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 3%).
- •Prendergast Ladywell School is the larger school with 1,280 students compared with 1,272.
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 Prendergast Ladywell School?
On the Success Index (England), Ark Globe Academy ranks higher (62.7 vs 49.2 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 Prendergast Ladywell School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between London and Lewisham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark Globe Academy: 1,272. Prendergast Ladywell School: 1,280. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Globe Academy and Prendergast Ladywell School rank in London?
Ark Globe Academy is 281st of 640 and Prendergast Ladywell School is 386th of 640 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).