Buxton School vs Langdon Park Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 5.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buxton School
London · Local authority all-through · Ages 3–16
1,065 students
Langdon Park Community School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,055 students
| Measure | Buxton School London, London | Langdon Park Community School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #369 of 640 | #469 of 640 |
| National rank | #1911 of 4,090 | #2691 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,065 | 1,055 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,065 | 1,055 |
| Free school meals | 42% | 58.1% |
| Capacity filled | 95.9% | 111.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.2 | 43.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39.2% | 46.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.5% | 60.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.18 | 3.92 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.2 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.buxtonschool.org.uk/ | www.langdonparkschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Buxton School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.3 vs 35.1).
- •Buxton School is the larger school with 1,065 students compared with 1,055.
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 Buxton School better than Langdon Park Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Buxton School ranks higher (51.3 vs 35.1 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 Buxton School and Langdon Park Community School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buxton School: 1,065. Langdon Park Community School: 1,055. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buxton School and Langdon Park Community School rank in London?
Buxton School is 369th of 640 and Langdon Park Community School is 469th of 640 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).