ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form vs West London Free School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form
London · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
265 students
West London Free School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
926 students
| Measure | ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form London, London | West London Free School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #61 of 640 | #81 of 640 |
| National rank | #286 of 4,090 | #381 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 265 | 926 |
| Pupils on roll | 265 | 926 |
| Free school meals | – | 27% |
| Capacity filled | 80.3% | 100.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 63.3 | 69.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 70% | 85.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 86.7% | 91% |
| EBacc average points | 5.09 | 6.80 |
| A level points per entry | 37.9 | 46.4 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.artsed.co.uk | www.wlfs.org/ |
The verdict
- •ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.4 vs 86.5).
- •West London Free School is the larger school with 926 students compared with 265.
- •ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form is a independent school while West London Free School 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 ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form better than West London Free School?
On the Success Index (England), ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form ranks higher (89.4 vs 86.5 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 ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form and West London Free School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form: 265. West London Free School: 926. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form and West London Free School rank in London?
ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form is 61st of 640 and West London Free School is 81st of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).