City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park vs Oaklands School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 561 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
Oaklands School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
902 students
| Measure | City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park London, London | Oaklands School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #249 of 640 | #295 of 640 |
| National rank | #1192 of 4,090 | #1428 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 914 | 902 |
| Pupils on roll | 914 | 902 |
| Free school meals | 58.4% | 62.6% |
| Capacity filled | 80.2% | 90.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.3 | 52.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58.5% | 53.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 79.8% | 77% |
| EBacc average points | 5.17 | 4.68 |
| A level points per entry | 41.3 | 38.6 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.shoreditch.cola.org.uk | oaklands.towerhamlets.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.1 vs 61.0).
- •City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park is the larger school with 914 students compared with 902.
- •City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park is a academy school while Oaklands 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, Shoreditch Park better than Oaklands School?
On the Success Index (England), City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park ranks higher (66.1 vs 61.0 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, Shoreditch Park and Oaklands School?
About 561 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. Oaklands School: 902. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park and Oaklands School rank in London?
City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park is 249th of 640 and Oaklands School is 295th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).