Global Academy vs Harlington School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Global Academy
Middlesex · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
526 students
Harlington School
Hayes · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
1,409 students
| Measure | Global Academy Middlesex, London | Harlington School Hayes, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #568 of 640 | #478 of 640 |
| National rank | #3463 of 4,090 | #2745 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 14–19 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 526 | 1,409 |
| Pupils on roll | 526 | 1,409 |
| Free school meals | 32.1% | 44% |
| Capacity filled | 87.7% | 97.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 30.8 | 42.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30% | 40.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62.9% | 59.8% |
| EBacc average points | 2.77 | 3.94 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.9 |
| town | Middlesex | Hayes |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.globalacademy.com | www.harlingtonschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Harlington School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.0 vs 21.0).
- •Harlington School is the larger school with 1,409 students compared with 526.
- •Global Academy is a academy school while Harlington 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 Global Academy better than Harlington School?
On the Success Index (England), Harlington School ranks higher (34.0 vs 21.0 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 Global Academy and Harlington School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Middlesex and Hayes in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Global Academy: 526. Harlington School: 1,409. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Global Academy and Harlington School rank in London?
Global Academy is 568th of 640 and Harlington School is 478th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).