City of London Academy Islington vs Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City of London Academy Islington
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
852 students
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
888 students
| Measure | City of London Academy Islington London, London | Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #522 of 640 | #311 of 640 |
| National rank | #3147 of 4,090 | #1529 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 852 | 888 |
| Pupils on roll | 852 | 888 |
| Free school meals | 65.5% | 61.7% |
| Capacity filled | 105.8% | 98.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.8 | 52.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.6% | 54.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51% | 75% |
| EBacc average points | 3.49 | 4.93 |
| A level points per entry | 30.2 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.colai.org.uk | www.egaschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.2 vs 26.1).
- •Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School is the larger school with 888 students compared with 852.
- •City of London Academy Islington is a academy school while Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •City of London Academy Islington is co-educational and Elizabeth Garrett Anderson 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 Islington better than Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School?
On the Success Index (England), Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School ranks higher (59.2 vs 26.1 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 Islington and Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
City of London Academy Islington: 852. Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School: 888. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do City of London Academy Islington and Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School rank in London?
City of London Academy Islington is 522nd of 640 and Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School is 311th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).