JFS vs Kingsbury High 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.
JFS
Harrow · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
2,091 students
Kingsbury High School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,001 students
| Measure | JFS Harrow, London | Kingsbury High School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #23 of 640 | #362 of 640 |
| National rank | #100 of 4,090 | #1851 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 2,091 | 2,001 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,091 | 2,001 |
| Free school meals | 5.2% | 35.2% |
| Capacity filled | 96.6% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 64.6 | 47.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 79% | 43.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 90.9% | 62.8% |
| EBacc average points | 6.01 | 4.18 |
| A level points per entry | 46.1 | 34.9 |
| town | Harrow | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.jfs.brent.sch.uk | www.kingsburyhigh.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •JFS scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.5 vs 52.5).
- •JFS is the larger school with 2,091 students compared with 2,001.
- •JFS is a local authority school while Kingsbury High 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 JFS better than Kingsbury High School?
On the Success Index (England), JFS ranks higher (95.5 vs 52.5 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 JFS and Kingsbury High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Harrow and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
JFS: 2,091. Kingsbury High School: 2,001. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do JFS and Kingsbury High School rank in London?
JFS is 23rd of 640 and Kingsbury High School is 362nd of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).