City of London Academy (Southwark) vs Highams Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 14 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City of London Academy (Southwark)
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,589 students
Highams Park School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,592 students
| Measure | City of London Academy (Southwark) London, London | Highams Park School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #277 of 640 | #305 of 640 |
| National rank | #1319 of 4,090 | #1489 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,589 | 1,592 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,589 | 1,592 |
| Free school meals | 52.5% | 24.6% |
| Capacity filled | 132.4% | 93.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.9 | 47.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57.8% | 44.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 78.3% | 66.7% |
| EBacc average points | 4.92 | 4.40 |
| A level points per entry | 37.6 | 36.0 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.cityacademy.co.uk/ | www.highamsparkschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •City of London Academy (Southwark) scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.5 vs 59.9).
- •Highams Park School is the larger school with 1,592 students compared with 1,589.
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 (Southwark) better than Highams Park School?
On the Success Index (England), City of London Academy (Southwark) ranks higher (63.5 vs 59.9 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 (Southwark) and Highams Park School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
City of London Academy (Southwark): 1,589. Highams Park School: 1,592. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do City of London Academy (Southwark) and Highams Park School rank in London?
City of London Academy (Southwark) is 277th of 640 and Highams Park School is 305th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).