Central Foundation Girls' School vs Highgate Wood Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 9.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Foundation Girls' School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
1,526 students
Highgate Wood Secondary School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,524 students
| Measure | Central Foundation Girls' School London, London | Highgate Wood Secondary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #296 of 640 | #159 of 640 |
| National rank | #1439 of 4,090 | #732 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,526 | 1,524 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,526 | 1,524 |
| Free school meals | 45.6% | 22.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.5% | 104% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.3 | 56.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54% | 62.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 74.7% | 79.3% |
| EBacc average points | 4.78 | 4.97 |
| A level points per entry | 32.6 | 34.2 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.cfgs.co.uk/ | www.hws.haringey.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Highgate Wood Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.6 vs 60.8).
- •Central Foundation Girls' School is the larger school with 1,526 students compared with 1,524.
- •Central Foundation Girls' School is girls and Highgate Wood Secondary School 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 Girls' School better than Highgate Wood Secondary School?
On the Success Index (England), Highgate Wood Secondary School ranks higher (76.6 vs 60.8 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 Central Foundation Girls' School and Highgate Wood Secondary School?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Central Foundation Girls' School: 1,526. Highgate Wood Secondary School: 1,524. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Central Foundation Girls' School and Highgate Wood Secondary School rank in London?
Central Foundation Girls' School is 296th of 640 and Highgate Wood Secondary School is 159th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).