Harris Lowe Academy Willesden vs The City Academy, Hackney
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 13 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harris Lowe Academy Willesden
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,149 students
The City Academy, Hackney
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,149 students
| Measure | Harris Lowe Academy Willesden London, London | The City Academy, Hackney London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #473 of 640 | #352 of 640 |
| National rank | #2716 of 4,090 | #1809 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,149 | 1,149 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,149 | 1,149 |
| Free school meals | 52.5% | 59.2% |
| Capacity filled | 95.8% | 98.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.6 | 49.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39.9% | 48.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 57.2% | 71.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.92 | 4.47 |
| A level points per entry | 35.2 | 36.8 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.harrislowewillesden.org.uk/ | www.thecityacademyhackney.org |
The verdict
- •The City Academy, Hackney scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.4 vs 34.6).
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 Harris Lowe Academy Willesden better than The City Academy, Hackney?
On the Success Index (England), The City Academy, Hackney ranks higher (53.4 vs 34.6 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 Lowe Academy Willesden and The City Academy, Hackney?
About 13 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris Lowe Academy Willesden: 1,149. The City Academy, Hackney: 1,149. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Lowe Academy Willesden and The City Academy, Hackney rank in London?
Harris Lowe Academy Willesden is 473rd of 640 and The City Academy, Hackney is 352nd of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).