Harris Academy St John's Wood vs The American School in London
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 333 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harris Academy St John's Wood
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,326 students
The American School in London
London · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
1,428 students
| Measure | Harris Academy St John's Wood London, London | The American School in London London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #354 of 640 | – |
| National rank | #1819 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–18 |
| Students | 1,326 | 1,428 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,326 | 1,428 |
| Free school meals | 67.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 88.4% | 92.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 56.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.79 | – |
| A level points per entry | 30.7 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.harrisstjohnswood.org.uk/ | www.asl.org |
The verdict
- •The American School in London is the larger school with 1,428 students compared with 1,326.
- •Harris Academy St John's Wood is a academy school while The American School in London is a independent 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 Harris Academy St John's Wood better than The American School in London?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Harris Academy St John's Wood and The American School in London?
About 333 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris Academy St John's Wood: 1,326. The American School in London: 1,428. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Academy St John's Wood and The American School in London rank in London?
Harris Academy St John's Wood is 354th of 640 and The American School in London is unranked among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).