City of London Academy, Highgate Hill vs Duncombe Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 416 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City of London Academy, Highgate Hill
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
641 students
Duncombe Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
378 students
| Measure | City of London Academy, Highgate Hill London, London | Duncombe Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #482 of 640 | #961 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2799 of 4,090 | #5998 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 641 | 378 |
| Pupils on roll | 641 | 378 |
| Free school meals | 63% | 71.3% |
| Capacity filled | 71.2% | 78.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 57.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.64 | – |
| A level points per entry | 45.6 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.highgatehill.cola.org.uk/ | www.duncombeprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Duncombe Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.2 vs 33.0).
- •City of London Academy, Highgate Hill is the larger school with 641 students compared with 378.
- •City of London Academy, Highgate Hill is a academy school while Duncombe Primary 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 City of London Academy, Highgate Hill better than Duncombe Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Duncombe Primary School ranks higher (59.2 vs 33.0 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, Highgate Hill and Duncombe Primary School?
About 416 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
City of London Academy, Highgate Hill: 641. Duncombe Primary School: 378. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do City of London Academy, Highgate Hill and Duncombe Primary School rank in London?
City of London Academy, Highgate Hill is 482nd of 640 and Duncombe Primary School is 961st of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).