Dwight School London vs Friern Barnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 394 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dwight School London
London · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
265 students
Friern Barnet School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
591 students
| Measure | Dwight School London London, London | Friern Barnet School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #461 of 640 |
| National rank | – | #2582 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 265 | 591 |
| Pupils on roll | 265 | 591 |
| Free school meals | – | 38.5% |
| Capacity filled | 63.1% | 73% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 29.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 52.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.79 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.dwightlondon.org | www.friern.barnet.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Friern Barnet School is the larger school with 591 students compared with 265.
- •Dwight School London is a independent school while Friern Barnet School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Dwight School London better than Friern Barnet School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dwight School London and Friern Barnet School?
About 394 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dwight School London: 265. Friern Barnet School: 591. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dwight School London and Friern Barnet School rank in London?
Dwight School London is unranked and Friern Barnet School is 461st of 640 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).