Greig City Academy vs Hornsey School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 643 m 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
Hornsey School for Girls
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
560 students
| Measure | Greig City Academy London, London | Hornsey School for Girls London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #512 of 640 | #287 of 640 |
| National rank | #3096 of 4,090 | #1382 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,137 | 560 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,137 | 560 |
| Free school meals | 37.4% | 30.4% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 69.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.6 | 49.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 26.4% | 48.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 50% | 73.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.49 | 4.35 |
| A level points per entry | 26.8 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.greigcityacademy.co.uk | www.hsg.haringey.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hornsey School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.0 vs 27.3).
- •Greig City Academy is the larger school with 1,137 students compared with 560.
- •Greig City Academy is a academy school while Hornsey School for Girls is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Greig City Academy is co-educational and Hornsey School for Girls 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 Greig City Academy better than Hornsey School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), Hornsey School for Girls ranks higher (62.0 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 Hornsey School for Girls?
About 643 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Greig City Academy: 1,137. Hornsey School for Girls: 560. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Greig City Academy and Hornsey School for Girls rank in London?
Greig City Academy is 512th of 640 and Hornsey School for Girls is 287th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).