City of London Academy Highbury Grove vs Hurstmere School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 19 km 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
Hurstmere School
Sidcup · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
893 students
| Measure | City of London Academy Highbury Grove London, London | Hurstmere School Sidcup, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #448 of 640 | #371 of 640 |
| National rank | #2496 of 4,090 | #1925 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 892 | 893 |
| Pupils on roll | 892 | 893 |
| Free school meals | 58.9% | 15.8% |
| Capacity filled | 74.3% | 83.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.4 | 42.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.7% | 41.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.3% | 63.6% |
| EBacc average points | 4.16 | 3.60 |
| A level points per entry | 30.4 | – |
| town | London | Sidcup |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.highburygrove.cola.org.uk | www.hurstmere-that.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hurstmere School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.0 vs 39.1).
- •Hurstmere School is the larger school with 893 students compared with 892.
- •City of London Academy Highbury Grove is co-educational and Hurstmere School is boys.
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 Hurstmere School?
On the Success Index (England), Hurstmere School ranks higher (51.0 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 Hurstmere School?
About 19 km in a straight line, between London and Sidcup in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
City of London Academy Highbury Grove: 892. Hurstmere School: 893. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do City of London Academy Highbury Grove and Hurstmere School rank in London?
City of London Academy Highbury Grove is 448th of 640 and Hurstmere School is 371st of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).