Chiswick School vs Wren Academy Finchley
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 16 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chiswick School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,618 students
Wren Academy Finchley
London · Academy all-through · Ages 4–18
1,623 students
| Measure | Chiswick School London, London | Wren Academy Finchley London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #205 of 640 | #78 of 640 |
| National rank | #943 of 4,090 | #370 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–18 |
| Students | 1,618 | 1,623 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,618 | 1,623 |
| Free school meals | 29.7% | 14.5% |
| Capacity filled | 124.5% | 101.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 18% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.5 | 59.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 63.2% | 70.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72.6% | 84.2% |
| EBacc average points | 5.19 | 5.59 |
| A level points per entry | 35.1 | 35.7 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.chiswickschool.org/ | www.wrenacademyfinchley.org |
The verdict
- •Wren Academy Finchley scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.8 vs 71.8).
- •Wren Academy Finchley is the larger school with 1,623 students compared with 1,618.
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 Chiswick School better than Wren Academy Finchley?
On the Success Index (England), Wren Academy Finchley ranks higher (86.8 vs 71.8 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 Chiswick School and Wren Academy Finchley?
About 16 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chiswick School: 1,618. Wren Academy Finchley: 1,623. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chiswick School and Wren Academy Finchley rank in London?
Chiswick School is 205th of 640 and Wren Academy Finchley is 78th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).