Ashmount Primary School vs City of London Academy, Highgate Hill
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 729 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashmount Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
390 students
City of London Academy, Highgate Hill
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
641 students
| Measure | Ashmount Primary School London, London | City of London Academy, Highgate Hill London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1180 of 1,720 | #482 of 640 |
| National rank | #7911 of 15,697 | #2799 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 390 | 641 |
| Pupils on roll | 390 | 641 |
| Free school meals | 38.5% | 63% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 71.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 33% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 57.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.64 |
| A level points per entry | – | 45.6 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.ashmountprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.highgatehill.cola.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ashmount Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.3 vs 33.0).
- •City of London Academy, Highgate Hill is the larger school with 641 students compared with 390.
- •Ashmount Primary School 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 Ashmount Primary School better than City of London Academy, Highgate Hill?
On the Success Index (England), Ashmount Primary School ranks higher (50.3 vs 33.0 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 Ashmount Primary School and City of London Academy, Highgate Hill?
About 729 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashmount Primary School: 390. City of London Academy, Highgate Hill: 641. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashmount Primary School and City of London Academy, Highgate Hill rank in London?
Ashmount Primary School is 1180th of 1,720 and City of London Academy, Highgate Hill is 482nd of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).