Dormers Wells High School vs Plashet, City of London Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 29 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dormers Wells High School
Southall · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,469 students
Plashet, City of London Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,469 students
| Measure | Dormers Wells High School Southall, London | Plashet, City of London Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #321 of 640 | #631 of 640 |
| National rank | #1590 of 4,090 | #4041 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,469 | 1,469 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,469 | 1,469 |
| Free school meals | 35.6% | 57.3% |
| Capacity filled | 104.9% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.43 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.8 | – |
| town | Southall | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | dwhs.co.uk/ | plashet.cola.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Dormers Wells High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.8 vs 5.1).
- •Dormers Wells High School is co-educational and Plashet, City of London Academy 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 Dormers Wells High School better than Plashet, City of London Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Dormers Wells High School ranks higher (57.8 vs 5.1 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 Dormers Wells High School and Plashet, City of London Academy?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Southall and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dormers Wells High School: 1,469. Plashet, City of London Academy: 1,469. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dormers Wells High School and Plashet, City of London Academy rank in London?
Dormers Wells High School is 321st of 640 and Plashet, City of London Academy is 631st of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).