Big Creative Independent School vs The London Mechina
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 16 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Creative Independent School
Walthamstow · Independent secondary · Ages 14–16
9 students
The London Mechina
London · Independent secondary · Ages 11–13
10 students
| Measure | Big Creative Independent School Walthamstow, London | The London Mechina London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 3 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 14–16 | Ages 11–13 |
| Students | 9 | 10 |
| Pupils on roll | 9 | 10 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 45% | 22.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 8.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 9.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.42 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Walthamstow | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The London Mechina is the larger school with 10 students compared with 9.
- •Big Creative Independent School is co-educational and The London Mechina is boys.
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 Big Creative Independent School better than The London Mechina?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Big Creative Independent School and The London Mechina?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Walthamstow and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Big Creative Independent School: 9. The London Mechina: 10. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Big Creative Independent School and The London Mechina rank in London?
Big Creative Independent School is unranked and The London Mechina is unranked among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).