Ark King Solomon Academy vs Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 15 km 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
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
Barnet · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,321 students
| Measure | Ark King Solomon Academy London, London | Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet Barnet, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 100 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #303 of 640 | #2 of 640 |
| National rank | #1476 of 4,090 | #2 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,319 | 1,321 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,319 | 1,321 |
| Free school meals | 65.3% | 3.3% |
| Capacity filled | 101.5% | 110.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.3 | 85.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58.4% | 99% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.3% | 99.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.79 | 8.55 |
| A level points per entry | 36.7 | 52.7 |
| town | London | Barnet |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.kingsolomonacademy.org | www.qebarnet.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.6 vs 60.1).
- •Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet is the larger school with 1,321 students compared with 1,319.
- •Ark King Solomon Academy is co-educational and Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet is boys.
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 Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet?
On the Success Index (England), Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet ranks higher (99.6 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 Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet?
About 15 km in a straight line, between London and Barnet in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark King Solomon Academy: 1,319. Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet: 1,321. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark King Solomon Academy and Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet rank in London?
Ark King Solomon Academy is 303rd of 640 and Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet is 2nd of 640 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).