Highgate School vs Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in London, England, 8.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highgate School
Highgate · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
1,938 students
Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle
London · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
3,420 students
| Measure | Highgate School Highgate, London | Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #507 of 640 | #594 of 640 |
| National rank | #3047 of 4,090 | #3648 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 1,938 | 3,420 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,938 | 3,420 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 98.4% | 89.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.8 | 11.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 2.45 | 0.97 |
| A level points per entry | 51.4 | 41.2 |
| town | Highgate | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.highgateschool.org.uk | www.lyceefrancais.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Highgate School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.3 vs 18.5).
- •Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle is the larger school with 3,420 students compared with 1,938.
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 Highgate School better than Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle?
On the Success Index (England), Highgate School ranks higher (28.3 vs 18.5 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 Highgate School and Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Highgate and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highgate School: 1,938. Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle: 3,420. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highgate School and Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle rank in London?
Highgate School is 507th of 640 and Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle is 594th of 640 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).