Christ's College Finchley vs Westminster Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 7.8 km 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
Westminster Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,003 students
| Measure | Christ's College Finchley London, London | Westminster Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #156 of 640 | #376 of 640 |
| National rank | #723 of 4,090 | #1950 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,000 | 1,003 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,000 | 1,003 |
| Free school meals | 30.7% | 55.2% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 77.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 56.8 | 48.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 67.5% | 48.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 79.6% | 69.1% |
| EBacc average points | 5.32 | 4.63 |
| A level points per entry | 38.9 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.christscollegefinchley.org.uk/ | www.westminsteracademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Christ's College Finchley scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.8 vs 50.2).
- •Westminster Academy is the larger school with 1,003 students compared with 1,000.
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 Westminster Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Christ's College Finchley ranks higher (76.8 vs 50.2 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 Westminster Academy?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ's College Finchley: 1,000. Westminster Academy: 1,003. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ's College Finchley and Westminster Academy rank in London?
Christ's College Finchley is 156th of 640 and Westminster Academy is 376th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).