Bishop Douglass School Finchley vs The Archer Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 659 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Douglass School Finchley
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
968 students
The Archer Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
818 students
| Measure | Bishop Douglass School Finchley London, London | The Archer Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 85 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #245 of 640 | #93 of 640 |
| National rank | #1180 of 4,090 | #448 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 968 | 818 |
| Pupils on roll | 968 | 818 |
| Free school meals | 30.2% | 13.9% |
| Capacity filled | 89.6% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.5 | 55.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54% | 57.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.2% | 80.8% |
| EBacc average points | 4.84 | 5.36 |
| A level points per entry | 34.4 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.bishopdouglass.barnet.sch.uk/ | thearcheracademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Archer Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.6 vs 66.4).
- •Bishop Douglass School Finchley is the larger school with 968 students compared with 818.
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 Bishop Douglass School Finchley better than The Archer Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Archer Academy ranks higher (84.6 vs 66.4 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 Bishop Douglass School Finchley and The Archer Academy?
About 659 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Douglass School Finchley: 968. The Archer Academy: 818. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Douglass School Finchley and The Archer Academy rank in London?
Bishop Douglass School Finchley is 245th of 640 and The Archer Academy is 93rd of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).