Charles Dickens Primary School vs Haberdashers' Borough Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 143 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Dickens Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
494 students
Haberdashers' Borough Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
983 students
| Measure | Charles Dickens Primary School London, London | Haberdashers' Borough Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #333 of 1,720 | #400 of 640 |
| National rank | #2003 of 15,697 | #2174 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 494 | 983 |
| Pupils on roll | 494 | 983 |
| Free school meals | 41.9% | 57.3% |
| Capacity filled | 117.6% | 85.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 92% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 34% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 42.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 66.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.65 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.charlesdickens.southwark.sch.uk/ | www.habsborough.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Charles Dickens Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.0 vs 45.8).
- •Haberdashers' Borough Academy is the larger school with 983 students compared with 494.
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 Charles Dickens Primary School better than Haberdashers' Borough Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Charles Dickens Primary School ranks higher (81.0 vs 45.8 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 Charles Dickens Primary School and Haberdashers' Borough Academy?
About 143 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Charles Dickens Primary School: 494. Haberdashers' Borough Academy: 983. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Charles Dickens Primary School and Haberdashers' Borough Academy rank in London?
Charles Dickens Primary School is 333rd of 1,720 and Haberdashers' Borough Academy is 400th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).