Central Foundation Boys' School vs The Lyceum
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 357 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Foundation Boys' School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,152 students
The Lyceum
London · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
126 students
| Measure | Central Foundation Boys' School London, London | The Lyceum London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #221 of 640 | – |
| National rank | #1025 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,152 | 126 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,152 | 126 |
| Free school meals | 44% | – |
| Capacity filled | 109.7% | 50% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 68.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 82.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.09 | – |
| A level points per entry | 37.7 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.centralfoundationboys.co.uk | lyceumschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Central Foundation Boys' School is the larger school with 1,152 students compared with 126.
- •Central Foundation Boys' School is a local authority school while The Lyceum is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Central Foundation Boys' School is boys and The Lyceum is co-educational.
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 Central Foundation Boys' School better than The Lyceum?
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 Central Foundation Boys' School and The Lyceum?
About 357 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Central Foundation Boys' School: 1,152. The Lyceum: 126. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Central Foundation Boys' School and The Lyceum rank in London?
Central Foundation Boys' School is 221st of 640 and The Lyceum is unranked among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).