Haberdashers' Borough Academy vs The Excelsior Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 5.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Haberdashers' Borough Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
983 students
The Excelsior Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
983 students
| Measure | Haberdashers' Borough Academy London, London | The Excelsior Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #400 of 640 | #429 of 640 |
| National rank | #2174 of 4,090 | #2376 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 983 | 983 |
| Pupils on roll | 983 | 983 |
| Free school meals | 57.3% | 64.7% |
| Capacity filled | 85.5% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.8 | 44.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42.9% | 39.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.9% | 60.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.65 | 4.11 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.6 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.habsborough.org.uk | www.excelsiorcst.org |
The verdict
- •Haberdashers' Borough Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.8 vs 41.6).
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 Haberdashers' Borough Academy better than The Excelsior Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Haberdashers' Borough Academy ranks higher (45.8 vs 41.6 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 Haberdashers' Borough Academy and The Excelsior Academy?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Haberdashers' Borough Academy: 983. The Excelsior Academy: 983. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Haberdashers' Borough Academy and The Excelsior Academy rank in London?
Haberdashers' Borough Academy is 400th of 640 and The Excelsior Academy is 429th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).