Bow School vs East London Arts & Music
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 128 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bow School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,126 students
East London Arts & Music
London · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
292 students
| Measure | Bow School London, London | East London Arts & Music London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #455 of 640 | – |
| National rank | #2531 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Sixth form |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 16–19 |
| Students | 1,126 | 292 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,126 | 292 |
| Free school meals | 47.7% | 0% |
| Capacity filled | 83.4% | 97.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.79 | – |
| A level points per entry | 39.1 | 31.7 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.bow-school.org.uk | elam.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bow School is the larger school with 1,126 students compared with 292.
- •Bow School is a local authority school while East London Arts & Music 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 Bow School better than East London Arts & Music?
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 Bow School and East London Arts & Music?
About 128 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bow School: 1,126. East London Arts & Music: 292. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bow School and East London Arts & Music rank in London?
Bow School is 455th of 640 and East London Arts & Music is unranked among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).