Bolder Academy vs Elthorne Park High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bolder Academy
Isleworth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
909 students
Elthorne Park High School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
1,603 students
| Measure | Bolder Academy Isleworth, London | Elthorne Park High School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #360 of 640 | #131 of 640 |
| National rank | #1840 of 4,090 | #610 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 909 | 1,603 |
| Pupils on roll | 909 | 1,603 |
| Free school meals | 28.9% | 22.6% |
| Capacity filled | 72.1% | 107.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.6 | 57.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.8% | 68.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.5% | 82.8% |
| EBacc average points | 4.25 | 5.39 |
| A level points per entry | 37.1 | 36.5 |
| town | Isleworth | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.bolderacademy.co.uk | www.ephs.ealing.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Elthorne Park High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.1 vs 52.6).
- •Elthorne Park High School is the larger school with 1,603 students compared with 909.
- •Bolder Academy is a academy school while Elthorne Park High School is a local authority 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 Bolder Academy better than Elthorne Park High School?
On the Success Index (England), Elthorne Park High School ranks higher (80.1 vs 52.6 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 Bolder Academy and Elthorne Park High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Isleworth and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bolder Academy: 909. Elthorne Park High School: 1,603. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bolder Academy and Elthorne Park High School rank in London?
Bolder Academy is 360th of 640 and Elthorne Park High School is 131st of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).