Ark King Solomon Academy vs Francis Holland School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in London, England, 726 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark King Solomon Academy
London · Academy all-through · Ages 2–18
1,319 students
Francis Holland School
London · Independent all-through · Ages 10–19
546 students
| Measure | Ark King Solomon Academy London, London | Francis Holland School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 85 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #303 of 640 | #88 of 640 |
| National rank | #1476 of 4,090 | #436 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–18 | Ages 10–19 |
| Students | 1,319 | 546 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,319 | 546 |
| Free school meals | 65.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 101.5% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.3 | 51.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58.4% | 95.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.3% | 95.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.79 | 3.01 |
| A level points per entry | 36.7 | 46.2 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.kingsolomonacademy.org | www.fhs-nw1.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Francis Holland School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.0 vs 60.1).
- •Ark King Solomon Academy is the larger school with 1,319 students compared with 546.
- •Ark King Solomon Academy is a academy school while Francis Holland School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Ark King Solomon Academy is co-educational and Francis Holland School is girls.
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 King Solomon Academy better than Francis Holland School?
On the Success Index (England), Francis Holland School ranks higher (85.0 vs 60.1 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 King Solomon Academy and Francis Holland School?
About 726 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark King Solomon Academy: 1,319. Francis Holland School: 546. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark King Solomon Academy and Francis Holland School rank in London?
Ark King Solomon Academy is 303rd of 640 and Francis Holland School is 88th of 640 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).