Ark King Solomon Academy vs Sylvia Young Theatre School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in London, England, 650 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
Sylvia Young Theatre School
Seymour Place · Independent all-through · Ages 10–16
185 students
| Measure | Ark King Solomon Academy London, London | Sylvia Young Theatre School Seymour Place, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #303 of 640 | #621 of 640 |
| National rank | #1476 of 4,090 | #3956 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–18 | Ages 10–16 |
| Students | 1,319 | 185 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,319 | 185 |
| Free school meals | 65.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 101.5% | 63.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.3 | 25.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58.4% | 22.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.3% | 40.7% |
| EBacc average points | 4.79 | 1.83 |
| A level points per entry | 36.7 | – |
| town | London | Seymour Place |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.kingsolomonacademy.org | www.syts.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ark King Solomon Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.1 vs 10.1).
- •Ark King Solomon Academy is the larger school with 1,319 students compared with 185.
- •Ark King Solomon Academy is a academy school while Sylvia Young Theatre School is a independent 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 King Solomon Academy better than Sylvia Young Theatre School?
On the Success Index (England), Ark King Solomon Academy ranks higher (60.1 vs 10.1 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 Sylvia Young Theatre School?
About 650 m in a straight line, between London and Seymour Place in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark King Solomon Academy: 1,319. Sylvia Young Theatre School: 185. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark King Solomon Academy and Sylvia Young Theatre School rank in London?
Ark King Solomon Academy is 303rd of 640 and Sylvia Young Theatre School is 621st of 640 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).