City of London Academy Islington vs The Quest Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 21 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
The Quest Academy
South Croydon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
853 students
| Measure | City of London Academy Islington London, London | The Quest Academy South Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #522 of 640 | #570 of 640 |
| National rank | #3147 of 4,090 | #3466 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 852 | 853 |
| Pupils on roll | 852 | 853 |
| Free school meals | 65.5% | 37.5% |
| Capacity filled | 105.8% | 76.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.8 | 37.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.6% | 23% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51% | 40% |
| EBacc average points | 3.49 | 3.25 |
| A level points per entry | 30.2 | 28.1 |
| town | London | South Croydon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.colai.org.uk | thequestacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •City of London Academy Islington scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.1 vs 21.0).
- •The Quest Academy is the larger school with 853 students compared with 852.
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 The Quest Academy?
On the Success Index (England), City of London Academy Islington ranks higher (26.1 vs 21.0 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 Islington and The Quest Academy?
About 21 km in a straight line, between London and South Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
City of London Academy Islington: 852. The Quest Academy: 853. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do City of London Academy Islington and The Quest Academy rank in London?
City of London Academy Islington is 522nd of 640 and The Quest Academy is 570th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).