Ark Putney Academy vs The Ursuline Academy Ilford
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 24 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark Putney Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
746 students
The Ursuline Academy Ilford
Ilford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
743 students
| Measure | Ark Putney Academy London, London | The Ursuline Academy Ilford Ilford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #434 of 640 | #228 of 640 |
| National rank | #2405 of 4,090 | #1055 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 746 | 743 |
| Pupils on roll | 746 | 743 |
| Free school meals | 62.8% | 26.7% |
| Capacity filled | 62.2% | 97.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.3 | 56.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42.6% | 61.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.6% | 83.6% |
| EBacc average points | 4.41 | 4.80 |
| A level points per entry | 31.9 | 28.3 |
| town | London | Ilford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | arkputney.org/ | www.uai.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Ursuline Academy Ilford scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.1 vs 41.0).
- •Ark Putney Academy is the larger school with 746 students compared with 743.
- •Ark Putney Academy is co-educational and The Ursuline Academy Ilford 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 Putney Academy better than The Ursuline Academy Ilford?
On the Success Index (England), The Ursuline Academy Ilford ranks higher (69.1 vs 41.0 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 Putney Academy and The Ursuline Academy Ilford?
About 24 km in a straight line, between London and Ilford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark Putney Academy: 746. The Ursuline Academy Ilford: 743. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Putney Academy and The Ursuline Academy Ilford rank in London?
Ark Putney Academy is 434th of 640 and The Ursuline Academy Ilford is 228th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).