Canonbury Primary School vs City of London Academy Highbury Grove
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 575 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canonbury Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
441 students
City of London Academy Highbury Grove
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
892 students
| Measure | Canonbury Primary School London, London | City of London Academy Highbury Grove London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #773 of 1,720 | #448 of 640 |
| National rank | #4582 of 15,697 | #2496 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 441 | 892 |
| Pupils on roll | 441 | 892 |
| Free school meals | 48% | 58.9% |
| Capacity filled | 95.9% | 74.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 44.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.16 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.4 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.canonburyprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.highburygrove.cola.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Canonbury Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.4 vs 39.1).
- •City of London Academy Highbury Grove is the larger school with 892 students compared with 441.
- •Canonbury Primary School is a local authority school while City of London Academy Highbury Grove 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 Canonbury Primary School better than City of London Academy Highbury Grove?
On the Success Index (England), Canonbury Primary School ranks higher (66.4 vs 39.1 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 Canonbury Primary School and City of London Academy Highbury Grove?
About 575 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Canonbury Primary School: 441. City of London Academy Highbury Grove: 892. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Canonbury Primary School and City of London Academy Highbury Grove rank in London?
Canonbury Primary School is 773rd of 1,720 and City of London Academy Highbury Grove is 448th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).