Copthall School vs The Lea Valley Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 15 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Copthall School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
829 students
The Lea Valley Academy
Enfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
830 students
| Measure | Copthall School London, London | The Lea Valley Academy Enfield, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #415 of 640 | #617 of 640 |
| National rank | #2263 of 4,090 | #3919 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 829 | 830 |
| Pupils on roll | 829 | 830 |
| Free school meals | 46.8% | 54.3% |
| Capacity filled | 69.1% | 59.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.4 | 33.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39.8% | 20.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59% | 45.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.32 | 2.87 |
| A level points per entry | 31.6 | 25.3 |
| town | London | Enfield |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.copthallschool.org.uk/ | www.leavalley.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Copthall School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.2 vs 11.4).
- •The Lea Valley Academy is the larger school with 830 students compared with 829.
- •Copthall School is girls and The Lea Valley Academy is co-educational.
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 Copthall School better than The Lea Valley Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Copthall School ranks higher (44.2 vs 11.4 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 Copthall School and The Lea Valley Academy?
About 15 km in a straight line, between London and Enfield in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Copthall School: 829. The Lea Valley Academy: 830. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Copthall School and The Lea Valley Academy rank in London?
Copthall School is 415th of 640 and The Lea Valley Academy is 617th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).