Harris Academy St John's Wood vs The UCL Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 529 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 UCL Academy
Camden · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
972 students
| Measure | Harris Academy St John's Wood London, London | The UCL Academy Camden, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #354 of 640 | #420 of 640 |
| National rank | #1819 of 4,090 | #2295 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,326 | 972 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,326 | 972 |
| Free school meals | 67.7% | 50.2% |
| Capacity filled | 88.4% | 84.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.0 | 45.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 56.5% | 46.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.3% | 60.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.79 | 4.28 |
| A level points per entry | 30.7 | 32.2 |
| town | London | Camden |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.harrisstjohnswood.org.uk/ | www.uclacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Harris Academy St John's Wood scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.2 vs 43.6).
- •Harris Academy St John's Wood is the larger school with 1,326 students compared with 972.
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 UCL Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Harris Academy St John's Wood ranks higher (53.2 vs 43.6 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 Harris Academy St John's Wood and The UCL Academy?
About 529 m in a straight line, between London and Camden in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris Academy St John's Wood: 1,326. The UCL Academy: 972. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Academy St John's Wood and The UCL Academy rank in London?
Harris Academy St John's Wood is 354th of 640 and The UCL Academy is 420th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).