Ark Isaac Newton Academy vs Seven Kings School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in London, England, 901 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark Isaac Newton Academy
Ilford · Academy all-through · Ages 4–18
1,777 students
Seven Kings School
Ilford · Local authority all-through · Ages 4–18
2,189 students
| Measure | Ark Isaac Newton Academy Ilford, London | Seven Kings School Ilford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 25% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #85 of 640 | #84 of 640 |
| National rank | #415 of 4,090 | #406 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–18 | Ages 4–18 |
| Students | 1,777 | 2,189 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,777 | 2,189 |
| Free school meals | 34.3% | 19.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.7% | 97.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 92% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 32% | 22% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 56.7 | 57.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 64.6% | 70.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 84.6% | 86.9% |
| EBacc average points | 5.38 | 4.95 |
| A level points per entry | 41.7 | 37.8 |
| town | Ilford | Ilford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | isaacnewtonacademy.org/ | www.sevenkings.school |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (85.6 vs 85.8).
- •Ark Isaac Newton Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (92% vs 80%).
- •Ark Isaac Newton Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (32% vs 22%).
- •Seven Kings School is the larger school with 2,189 students compared with 1,777.
- •Ark Isaac Newton Academy is a academy school while Seven Kings School is a local authority 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 Isaac Newton Academy better than Seven Kings 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 Isaac Newton Academy and Seven Kings School?
About 901 m in a straight line, between Ilford and Ilford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark Isaac Newton Academy: 1,777. Seven Kings School: 2,189. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Isaac Newton Academy and Seven Kings School rank in London?
Ark Isaac Newton Academy is 85th of 640 and Seven Kings School is 84th of 640 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).