City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park vs The Bridge Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 521 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
The Bridge Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,070 students
| Measure | City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park London, London | The Bridge Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #249 of 640 | #255 of 640 |
| National rank | #1192 of 4,090 | #1215 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 914 | 1,070 |
| Pupils on roll | 914 | 1,070 |
| Free school meals | 58.4% | 61.1% |
| Capacity filled | 80.2% | 93% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.3 | 56.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58.5% | 62.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 79.8% | 79.8% |
| EBacc average points | 5.17 | 5.25 |
| A level points per entry | 41.3 | 36.1 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.shoreditch.cola.org.uk | www.bridgeacademy.hackney.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (66.1 vs 65.7).
- •The Bridge Academy is the larger school with 1,070 students compared with 914.
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 The Bridge Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park and The Bridge Academy?
About 521 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. The Bridge Academy: 1,070. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park and The Bridge Academy rank in London?
City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park is 249th of 640 and The Bridge Academy is 255th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).