Friern Barnet School vs The Compton School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 915 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Friern Barnet School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
591 students
The Compton School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,381 students
| Measure | Friern Barnet School London, London | The Compton School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #461 of 640 | #256 of 640 |
| National rank | #2582 of 4,090 | #1216 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 591 | 1,381 |
| Pupils on roll | 591 | 1,381 |
| Free school meals | 38.5% | 35% |
| Capacity filled | 73% | 102.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.8 | 54.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.6% | 51.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 52.8% | 79.1% |
| EBacc average points | 3.79 | 4.96 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.8 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.friern.barnet.sch.uk/ | www.thecompton.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Compton School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.7 vs 37.4).
- •The Compton School is the larger school with 1,381 students compared with 591.
- •Friern Barnet School is a local authority school while The Compton School 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 Friern Barnet School better than The Compton School?
On the Success Index (England), The Compton School ranks higher (65.7 vs 37.4 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 Friern Barnet School and The Compton School?
About 915 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Friern Barnet School: 591. The Compton School: 1,381. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Friern Barnet School and The Compton School rank in London?
Friern Barnet School is 461st of 640 and The Compton School is 256th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).