Enfield Heights Academy vs St Ignatius College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Enfield Heights Academy
Enfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
200 students
St Ignatius College
Enfield · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
972 students
| Measure | Enfield Heights Academy Enfield, London | St Ignatius College Enfield, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #430 of 1,720 | #226 of 640 |
| National rank | #2517 of 15,697 | #1051 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 200 | 972 |
| Pupils on roll | 200 | 972 |
| Free school meals | 53% | 33.2% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 79.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 93% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 22% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 54.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 63% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 80.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.89 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.0 |
| town | Enfield | Enfield |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.enfieldheightsacademy.org.uk/ | www.st-ignatius.enfield.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Enfield Heights Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.7 vs 69.2).
- •St Ignatius College is the larger school with 972 students compared with 200.
- •Enfield Heights Academy is a academy school while St Ignatius College is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Enfield Heights Academy is co-educational and St Ignatius College is boys.
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 Enfield Heights Academy better than St Ignatius College?
On the Success Index (England), Enfield Heights Academy ranks higher (77.7 vs 69.2 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 Enfield Heights Academy and St Ignatius College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Enfield and Enfield in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Enfield Heights Academy: 200. St Ignatius College: 972. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Enfield Heights Academy and St Ignatius College rank in London?
Enfield Heights Academy is 430th of 1,720 and St Ignatius College is 226th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).