Charterhouse Square School vs City of London Primary Academy, Islington
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 368 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charterhouse Square School
London · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
301 students
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
348 students
| Measure | Charterhouse Square School London, London | City of London Primary Academy, Islington London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #380 of 1,720 |
| National rank | – | #2245 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 301 | 348 |
| Pupils on roll | 301 | 348 |
| Free school meals | – | 29.6% |
| Capacity filled | 75.3% | 76% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 40% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.charterhousesquareschool.co.uk | www.colpai.org.uk |
The verdict
- •City of London Primary Academy, Islington is the larger school with 348 students compared with 301.
- •Charterhouse Square School is a independent school while City of London Primary Academy, Islington 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 Charterhouse Square School better than City of London Primary Academy, Islington?
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 Charterhouse Square School and City of London Primary Academy, Islington?
About 368 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Charterhouse Square School: 301. City of London Primary Academy, Islington: 348. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Charterhouse Square School and City of London Primary Academy, Islington rank in London?
Charterhouse Square School is unranked and City of London Primary Academy, Islington is 380th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).