Ark Walworth Academy vs Michael Faraday School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 650 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark Walworth Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
973 students
Michael Faraday School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
429 students
| Measure | Ark Walworth Academy London, London | Michael Faraday School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #470 of 640 | #1383 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2698 of 4,090 | #10103 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 973 | 429 |
| Pupils on roll | 973 | 429 |
| Free school meals | 70.6% | 37.5% |
| Capacity filled | 81.1% | 102.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.02 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.2 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | walworthacademy.org/ | www.michaelfaradayschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Michael Faraday School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.2 vs 34.9).
- •Ark Walworth Academy is the larger school with 973 students compared with 429.
- •Ark Walworth Academy is a academy school while Michael Faraday 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 Walworth Academy better than Michael Faraday School?
On the Success Index (England), Michael Faraday School ranks higher (40.2 vs 34.9 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 Walworth Academy and Michael Faraday School?
About 650 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark Walworth Academy: 973. Michael Faraday School: 429. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Walworth Academy and Michael Faraday School rank in London?
Ark Walworth Academy is 470th of 640 and Michael Faraday School is 1383rd of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).