Christ's College Finchley vs Garden Suburb Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 980 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ's College Finchley
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,000 students
Garden Suburb Junior School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
315 students
| Measure | Christ's College Finchley London, London | Garden Suburb Junior School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #156 of 640 | #1015 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #723 of 4,090 | #6418 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,000 | 315 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,000 | 315 |
| Free school meals | 30.7% | 29.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 105% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 56.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 67.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 79.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.32 | – |
| A level points per entry | 38.9 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.christscollegefinchley.org.uk/ | www.gardensuburbjunior.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Christ's College Finchley scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.8 vs 57.2).
- •Christ's College Finchley is the larger school with 1,000 students compared with 315.
- •Christ's College Finchley is a academy school while Garden Suburb Junior School is a local authority 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 Christ's College Finchley better than Garden Suburb Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Christ's College Finchley ranks higher (76.8 vs 57.2 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 Christ's College Finchley and Garden Suburb Junior School?
About 980 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ's College Finchley: 1,000. Garden Suburb Junior School: 315. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ's College Finchley and Garden Suburb Junior School rank in London?
Christ's College Finchley is 156th of 640 and Garden Suburb Junior School is 1015th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).