Bishop Stopford's School vs Kingsmead School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 856 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Stopford's School
Enfield · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
554 students
Kingsmead School
Enfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,484 students
| Measure | Bishop Stopford's School Enfield, London | Kingsmead School Enfield, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #605 of 640 | #374 of 640 |
| National rank | #3722 of 4,090 | #1940 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 554 | 1,484 |
| Pupils on roll | 554 | 1,484 |
| Free school meals | 46.9% | 42.9% |
| Capacity filled | 47.6% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.5 | 48.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30.3% | 46.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 47.1% | 71.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.05 | 4.50 |
| A level points per entry | 23.2 | 31.3 |
| town | Enfield | Enfield |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.bishopstopfords.enfield.sch.uk | www.kingsmeadschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •Kingsmead School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.6 vs 17.1).
- •Kingsmead School is the larger school with 1,484 students compared with 554.
- •Bishop Stopford's School is a local authority school while Kingsmead 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 Bishop Stopford's School better than Kingsmead School?
On the Success Index (England), Kingsmead School ranks higher (50.6 vs 17.1 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 Stopford's School and Kingsmead School?
About 856 m in a straight line, between Enfield and Enfield in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Stopford's School: 554. Kingsmead School: 1,484. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Stopford's School and Kingsmead School rank in London?
Bishop Stopford's School is 605th of 640 and Kingsmead School is 374th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).