Greig City Academy vs Highgate Wood Secondary School
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.
Greig City Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,137 students
Highgate Wood Secondary School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,524 students
| Measure | Greig City Academy London, London | Highgate Wood Secondary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #512 of 640 | #159 of 640 |
| National rank | #3096 of 4,090 | #732 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,137 | 1,524 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,137 | 1,524 |
| Free school meals | 37.4% | 22.3% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 104% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.6 | 56.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 26.4% | 62.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 50% | 79.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.49 | 4.97 |
| A level points per entry | 26.8 | 34.2 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.greigcityacademy.co.uk | www.hws.haringey.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Highgate Wood Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.6 vs 27.3).
- •Highgate Wood Secondary School is the larger school with 1,524 students compared with 1,137.
- •Greig City Academy is a academy school while Highgate Wood Secondary 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 Greig City Academy better than Highgate Wood Secondary School?
On the Success Index (England), Highgate Wood Secondary School ranks higher (76.6 vs 27.3 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 Greig City Academy and Highgate Wood Secondary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Greig City Academy: 1,137. Highgate Wood Secondary School: 1,524. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Greig City Academy and Highgate Wood Secondary School rank in London?
Greig City Academy is 512th of 640 and Highgate Wood Secondary School is 159th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).