Highbury Fields School vs The London Screen Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 260 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
The London Screen Academy
London · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
867 students
| Measure | Highbury Fields School London, London | The London Screen Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #222 of 640 | – |
| National rank | #1029 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Sixth form |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 16–19 |
| Students | 733 | 867 |
| Pupils on roll | 733 | 867 |
| Free school meals | 51.3% | 0% |
| Capacity filled | 69.8% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | 37.0 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.highburyfields.islington.sch.uk/ | www.lsa.ac.uk |
The verdict
- •The London Screen Academy is the larger school with 867 students compared with 733.
- •Highbury Fields School is a local authority school while The London Screen Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Highbury Fields School is girls and The London Screen Academy 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 The London Screen Academy?
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 Highbury Fields School and The London Screen Academy?
About 260 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highbury Fields School: 733. The London Screen Academy: 867. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highbury Fields School and The London Screen Academy rank in London?
Highbury Fields School is 222nd of 640 and The London Screen Academy is unranked among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).