Islip Manor High School vs Queensmead School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Islip Manor High School
Northolt · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
772 students
Queensmead School
Ruislip · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,502 students
| Measure | Islip Manor High School Northolt, London | Queensmead School Ruislip, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #579 of 640 | #133 of 640 |
| National rank | #3558 of 4,090 | #613 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 772 | 1,502 |
| Pupils on roll | 772 | 1,502 |
| Free school meals | 41.9% | 22.7% |
| Capacity filled | 70.2% | 101.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.3 | 55.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.5% | 62.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 46.8% | 77.5% |
| EBacc average points | 3.45 | 5.27 |
| A level points per entry | 21.2 | 39.6 |
| town | Northolt | Ruislip |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.islipmanorhighschool.org.uk | www.queensmeadschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Queensmead School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.1 vs 19.8).
- •Queensmead School is the larger school with 1,502 students compared with 772.
- •Islip Manor High School is a local authority school while Queensmead School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Islip Manor High School better than Queensmead School?
On the Success Index (England), Queensmead School ranks higher (80.1 vs 19.8 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 Islip Manor High School and Queensmead School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Northolt and Ruislip in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Islip Manor High School: 772. Queensmead School: 1,502. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Islip Manor High School and Queensmead School rank in London?
Islip Manor High School is 579th of 640 and Queensmead School is 133rd of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).