Ashbourne College vs Holland Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 810 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashbourne College
London · Independent secondary · Ages 13–21
223 students
Holland Park School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,376 students
| Measure | Ashbourne College London, London | Holland Park School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #585 of 640 | #152 of 640 |
| National rank | #3595 of 4,090 | #706 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 13–21 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 223 | 1,376 |
| Pupils on roll | 223 | 1,376 |
| Free school meals | – | 32.4% |
| Capacity filled | 74.3% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 4.3 | 59.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 9.7% | 73.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 10.6% | 80.6% |
| EBacc average points | 0.30 | 5.76 |
| A level points per entry | 41.2 | 37.9 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.ashbournecollege.co.uk/ | www.hollandparkschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holland Park School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.4 vs 19.3).
- •Holland Park School is the larger school with 1,376 students compared with 223.
- •Ashbourne College is a independent school while Holland Park 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 Ashbourne College better than Holland Park School?
On the Success Index (England), Holland Park School ranks higher (77.4 vs 19.3 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 Ashbourne College and Holland Park School?
About 810 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashbourne College: 223. Holland Park School: 1,376. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashbourne College and Holland Park School rank in London?
Ashbourne College is 585th of 640 and Holland Park School is 152nd of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).