George Mitchell School vs Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in London, England, 520 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Mitchell School
London · Academy all-through · Ages 3–16
973 students
Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School
London · Independent all-through · Ages 10–16
86 students
| Measure | George Mitchell School London, London | Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #412 of 640 | #60 of 640 |
| National rank | #2257 of 4,090 | #284 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–16 | Ages 10–16 |
| Students | 973 | 86 |
| Pupils on roll | 973 | 86 |
| Free school meals | 38.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 91.4% | 66.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.0 | 56.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.1% | 76.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62.2% | 88.2% |
| EBacc average points | 4.23 | 5.21 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.georgemitchellschool.co.uk | www.lanternofknowledge.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.5 vs 44.3).
- •George Mitchell School is the larger school with 973 students compared with 86.
- •George Mitchell School is a academy school while Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •George Mitchell School is co-educational and Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School 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 George Mitchell School better than Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School ranks higher (89.5 vs 44.3 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 George Mitchell School and Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School?
About 520 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
George Mitchell School: 973. Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School: 86. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do George Mitchell School and Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School rank in London?
George Mitchell School is 412th of 640 and Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School is 60th of 640 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).