City of London Academy Islington vs Thomas Fairchild Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 563 m 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
Thomas Fairchild Community School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
210 students
| Measure | City of London Academy Islington London, London | Thomas Fairchild Community School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #522 of 640 | #1276 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3147 of 4,090 | #8907 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 852 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 852 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 65.5% | 70.1% |
| Capacity filled | 105.8% | 87.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.49 | – |
| A level points per entry | 30.2 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.colai.org.uk | www.thomasfairchild.hackney.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Thomas Fairchild Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.9 vs 26.1).
- •City of London Academy Islington is the larger school with 852 students compared with 210.
- •City of London Academy Islington is a academy school while Thomas Fairchild Community 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 Islington better than Thomas Fairchild Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Thomas Fairchild Community School ranks higher (45.9 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 Thomas Fairchild Community School?
About 563 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
City of London Academy Islington: 852. Thomas Fairchild Community School: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do City of London Academy Islington and Thomas Fairchild Community School rank in London?
City of London Academy Islington is 522nd of 640 and Thomas Fairchild Community School is 1276th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).