Harris Academy St John's Wood vs Wilson's School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 20 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harris Academy St John's Wood
London ยท Academy secondary ยท Ages 11โ18
1,326 students
Wilson's School
Wallington ยท Academy secondary ยท Ages 11โ18
1,327 students
| Measure | Harris Academy St John's Wood London, London | Wilson's School Wallington, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #354 of 640 | #5 of 640 |
| National rank | #1819 of 4,090 | #8 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11โ18 | Ages 11โ18 |
| Students | 1,326 | 1,327 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,326 | 1,327 |
| Free school meals | 67.7% | 5.9% |
| Capacity filled | 88.4% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | โ | โ |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | โ | โ |
| KS2 reading progress | โ | โ |
| KS2 writing progress | โ | โ |
| KS2 maths progress | โ | โ |
| Attainment 8 | 51.0 | 86.9 |
| Progress 8 | โ | โ |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 56.5% | 100% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.3% | 100% |
| EBacc average points | 4.79 | 8.66 |
| A level points per entry | 30.7 | 50.6 |
| town | London | Wallington |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.harrisstjohnswood.org.uk/ | www.wilsons.school |
The verdict
- โขWilson's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.3 vs 53.2).
- โขWilson's School is the larger school with 1,327 students compared with 1,326.
- โขHarris Academy St John's Wood is co-educational and Wilson's School is boys.
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 Wilson's School?
On the Success Index (England), Wilson's School ranks higher (99.3 vs 53.2 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 Wilson's School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between London and Wallington in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris Academy St John's Wood: 1,326. Wilson's School: 1,327. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Academy St John's Wood and Wilson's School rank in London?
Harris Academy St John's Wood is 354th of 640 and Wilson's School is 5th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).