City of London Academy Highbury Grove vs Highbury Fields School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 414 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City of London Academy Highbury Grove
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
892 students
Highbury Fields School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
733 students
| Measure | City of London Academy Highbury Grove London, London | Highbury Fields School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #448 of 640 | #222 of 640 |
| National rank | #2496 of 4,090 | #1029 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 892 | 733 |
| Pupils on roll | 892 | 733 |
| Free school meals | 58.9% | 51.3% |
| Capacity filled | 74.3% | 69.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.4 | 57.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.7% | 61.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.3% | 80.6% |
| EBacc average points | 4.16 | 5.26 |
| A level points per entry | 30.4 | 40.0 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.highburygrove.cola.org.uk | www.highburyfields.islington.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Highbury Fields School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.9 vs 39.1).
- •City of London Academy Highbury Grove is the larger school with 892 students compared with 733.
- •City of London Academy Highbury Grove is a academy school while Highbury Fields School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •City of London Academy Highbury Grove is co-educational and Highbury Fields School is girls.
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 City of London Academy Highbury Grove better than Highbury Fields School?
On the Success Index (England), Highbury Fields School ranks higher (69.9 vs 39.1 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 City of London Academy Highbury Grove and Highbury Fields School?
About 414 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
City of London Academy Highbury Grove: 892. Highbury Fields School: 733. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do City of London Academy Highbury Grove and Highbury Fields School rank in London?
City of London Academy Highbury Grove is 448th of 640 and Highbury Fields School is 222nd of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).