Clapton Girls' Academy vs The Grey Coat Hospital
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 8.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clapton Girls' Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,169 students
The Grey Coat Hospital
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,167 students
| Measure | Clapton Girls' Academy London, London | The Grey Coat Hospital London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #171 of 640 | #107 of 640 |
| National rank | #810 of 4,090 | #508 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,169 | 1,167 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,169 | 1,167 |
| Free school meals | 37.9% | 30.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.4% | 107.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 59.4 | 66.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 63.4% | 78.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 81.7% | 92.2% |
| EBacc average points | 5.32 | 6.39 |
| A level points per entry | 38.8 | 42.1 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.clapton.hackney.sch.uk | www.gch.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Grey Coat Hospital scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.9 vs 74.5).
- •Clapton Girls' Academy is the larger school with 1,169 students compared with 1,167.
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 Clapton Girls' Academy better than The Grey Coat Hospital?
On the Success Index (England), The Grey Coat Hospital ranks higher (82.9 vs 74.5 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 Clapton Girls' Academy and The Grey Coat Hospital?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clapton Girls' Academy: 1,169. The Grey Coat Hospital: 1,167. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clapton Girls' Academy and The Grey Coat Hospital rank in London?
Clapton Girls' Academy is 171st of 640 and The Grey Coat Hospital is 107th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).