Focus 1st Academy vs Laurel Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 614 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Focus 1st Academy
London · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
105 students
Laurel Park School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
607 students
| Measure | Focus 1st Academy London, London | Laurel Park School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 2 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #636 of 640 | #573 of 640 |
| National rank | #4079 of 4,090 | #3479 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 105 | 607 |
| Pupils on roll | 105 | 607 |
| Free school meals | – | 41.6% |
| Capacity filled | 61.8% | 75.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 2.2 | 36.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 28.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 45.6% |
| EBacc average points | 0.15 | 3.25 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.focus1stacademy.org.uk | www.laurelparkschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Laurel Park School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (20.7 vs 2.2).
- •Laurel Park School is the larger school with 607 students compared with 105.
- •Focus 1st Academy is a independent school while Laurel Park 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 Focus 1st Academy better than Laurel Park School?
On the Success Index (England), Laurel Park School ranks higher (20.7 vs 2.2 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 Focus 1st Academy and Laurel Park School?
About 614 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Focus 1st Academy: 105. Laurel Park School: 607. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Focus 1st Academy and Laurel Park School rank in London?
Focus 1st Academy is 636th of 640 and Laurel Park School is 573rd of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).