City of London Primary Academy, Islington vs City of London School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 457 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
348 students
City of London School for Girls
London · Independent all-through · Ages 10–18
794 students
| Measure | City of London Primary Academy, Islington London, London | City of London School for Girls London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #380 of 1,720 | #320 of 640 |
| National rank | #2245 of 15,697 | #1581 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 10–18 |
| Students | 348 | 794 |
| Pupils on roll | 348 | 794 |
| Free school meals | 29.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 76% | 92.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 40% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.09 |
| A level points per entry | – | 51.5 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.colpai.org.uk | www.clsg.org.uk |
The verdict
- •City of London Primary Academy, Islington scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.3 vs 58.0).
- •City of London School for Girls is the larger school with 794 students compared with 348.
- •City of London Primary Academy, Islington is a academy school while City of London School for Girls is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •City of London Primary Academy, Islington is co-educational and City of London School for Girls is girls.
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 Primary Academy, Islington better than City of London School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), City of London Primary Academy, Islington ranks higher (79.3 vs 58.0 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 Primary Academy, Islington and City of London School for Girls?
About 457 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
City of London Primary Academy, Islington: 348. City of London School for Girls: 794. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do City of London Primary Academy, Islington and City of London School for Girls rank in London?
City of London Primary Academy, Islington is 380th of 1,720 and City of London School for Girls is 320th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).