City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park vs Columbia Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 534 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
914 students
Columbia Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
416 students
| Measure | City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park London, London | Columbia Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #249 of 640 | #375 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1192 of 4,090 | #2232 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 914 | 416 |
| Pupils on roll | 914 | 416 |
| Free school meals | 58.4% | 24.5% |
| Capacity filled | 80.2% | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 19% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 79.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.17 | – |
| A level points per entry | 41.3 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.shoreditch.cola.org.uk | www.columbiaprimaryschool.org |
The verdict
- •Columbia Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.4 vs 66.1).
- •City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park is the larger school with 914 students compared with 416.
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, Shoreditch Park better than Columbia Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Columbia Primary School ranks higher (79.4 vs 66.1 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, Shoreditch Park and Columbia Primary School?
About 534 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park: 914. Columbia Primary School: 416. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park and Columbia Primary School rank in London?
City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park is 249th of 640 and Columbia Primary School is 375th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).