Highbury Fields School vs St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 602 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highbury Fields School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
733 students
St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
| Measure | Highbury Fields School London, London | St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #222 of 640 | #1162 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1029 of 4,090 | #7735 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 733 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 733 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 51.3% | 25.7% |
| Capacity filled | 69.8% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 57.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 61.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 80.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.26 | – |
| A level points per entry | 40.0 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.highburyfields.islington.sch.uk/ | www.stjhv.islington.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Highbury Fields School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.9 vs 51.1).
- •Highbury Fields School is the larger school with 733 students compared with 206.
- •Highbury Fields School is girls and St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School is co-educational.
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 Highbury Fields School better than St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Highbury Fields School ranks higher (69.9 vs 51.1 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 Highbury Fields School and St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School?
About 602 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highbury Fields School: 733. St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highbury Fields School and St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School rank in London?
Highbury Fields School is 222nd of 640 and St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School is 1162nd of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).