Gillespie Primary School vs Highbury Fields School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 808 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gillespie Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
227 students
Highbury Fields School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
733 students
| Measure | Gillespie Primary School London, London | Highbury Fields School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #111 of 1,720 | #222 of 640 |
| National rank | #775 of 15,697 | #1029 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 227 | 733 |
| Pupils on roll | 227 | 733 |
| Free school meals | 14.7% | 51.3% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 69.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 89% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 26% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 57.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 61.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 80.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.26 |
| A level points per entry | – | 40.0 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.gillespie.islington.sch.uk | www.highburyfields.islington.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Gillespie Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.2 vs 69.9).
- •Highbury Fields School is the larger school with 733 students compared with 227.
- •Gillespie Primary School is co-educational and Highbury Fields School is girls.
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 Gillespie Primary School better than Highbury Fields School?
On the Success Index (England), Gillespie Primary School ranks higher (90.2 vs 69.9 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 Gillespie Primary School and Highbury Fields School?
About 808 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gillespie Primary School: 227. Highbury Fields School: 733. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gillespie Primary School and Highbury Fields School rank in London?
Gillespie Primary School is 111th of 1,720 and Highbury Fields School is 222nd of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).