Kensington Park School vs Palmers Green High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 14 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kensington Park School
London · Independent secondary · Ages 11–20
173 students
Palmers Green High School
London · Independent all-through · Ages 4–16
174 students
| Measure | Kensington Park School London, London | Palmers Green High School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #595 of 640 | #426 of 640 |
| National rank | #3664 of 4,090 | #2348 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–20 | Ages 4–16 |
| Students | 173 | 174 |
| Pupils on roll | 173 | 174 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 28.6% | 60.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 20.4 | 47.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 1.37 | 4.53 |
| A level points per entry | 38.5 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.kps.co.uk/ | www.pghs.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Palmers Green High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.1 vs 18.3).
- •Palmers Green High School is the larger school with 174 students compared with 173.
- •Kensington Park School is co-educational and Palmers Green High School is girls.
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 Kensington Park School better than Palmers Green High School?
On the Success Index (England), Palmers Green High School ranks higher (42.1 vs 18.3 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 Kensington Park School and Palmers Green High School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kensington Park School: 173. Palmers Green High School: 174. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kensington Park School and Palmers Green High School rank in London?
Kensington Park School is 595th of 640 and Palmers Green High School is 426th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).