Fortismere School vs The Archer Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fortismere School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,746 students
The Archer Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
818 students
| Measure | Fortismere School London, London | The Archer Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 85 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #82 of 640 | #93 of 640 |
| National rank | #388 of 4,090 | #448 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,746 | 818 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,746 | 818 |
| Free school meals | 14% | 13.9% |
| Capacity filled | 105.5% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 58.1 | 55.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 65.9% | 57.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 85% | 80.8% |
| EBacc average points | 5.33 | 5.36 |
| A level points per entry | 37.8 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.fortismere.haringey.sch.uk | thearcheracademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Fortismere School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.2 vs 84.6).
- •Fortismere School is the larger school with 1,746 students compared with 818.
- •Fortismere School is a local authority school while The Archer Academy is a academy 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 Fortismere School better than The Archer Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Fortismere School ranks higher (86.2 vs 84.6 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 Fortismere School and The Archer Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fortismere School: 1,746. The Archer Academy: 818. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fortismere School and The Archer Academy rank in London?
Fortismere School is 82nd of 640 and The Archer Academy is 93rd of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).