Arts and Media School Islington vs City of London Academy, Highgate Hill
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 941 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arts and Media School Islington
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
577 students
City of London Academy, Highgate Hill
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
641 students
| Measure | Arts and Media School Islington London, London | City of London Academy, Highgate Hill London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #606 of 640 | #482 of 640 |
| National rank | #3730 of 4,090 | #2799 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 577 | 641 |
| Pupils on roll | 577 | 641 |
| Free school meals | 67% | 63% |
| Capacity filled | 83.6% | 71.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.3 | 40.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 27.7% | 33% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 49.2% | 57.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.25 | 3.64 |
| A level points per entry | – | 45.6 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.artsandmedia.islington.sch.uk | www.highgatehill.cola.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •City of London Academy, Highgate Hill scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.0 vs 16.9).
- •City of London Academy, Highgate Hill is the larger school with 641 students compared with 577.
- •Arts and Media School Islington is a local authority school while City of London Academy, Highgate Hill is a academy 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 Arts and Media School Islington better than City of London Academy, Highgate Hill?
On the Success Index (England), City of London Academy, Highgate Hill ranks higher (33.0 vs 16.9 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 Arts and Media School Islington and City of London Academy, Highgate Hill?
About 941 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Arts and Media School Islington: 577. City of London Academy, Highgate Hill: 641. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Arts and Media School Islington and City of London Academy, Highgate Hill rank in London?
Arts and Media School Islington is 606th of 640 and City of London Academy, Highgate Hill is 482nd of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).