Chelsea Academy vs Thomas's Battersea
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 726 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chelsea Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,106 students
Thomas's Battersea
London · Independent all-through · Ages 3–13
547 students
| Measure | Chelsea Academy London, London | Thomas's Battersea London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #304 of 640 | – |
| National rank | #1477 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–13 |
| Students | 1,106 | 547 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,106 | 547 |
| Free school meals | 48.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 105.3% | 79.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 53.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.61 | – |
| A level points per entry | 35.9 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | chelsea-academy.org/ | www.thomas-s.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Chelsea Academy is the larger school with 1,106 students compared with 547.
- •Chelsea Academy is a academy school while Thomas's Battersea is a independent 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 Chelsea Academy better than Thomas's Battersea?
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 Chelsea Academy and Thomas's Battersea?
About 726 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chelsea Academy: 1,106. Thomas's Battersea: 547. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chelsea Academy and Thomas's Battersea rank in London?
Chelsea Academy is 304th of 640 and Thomas's Battersea is unranked among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).