Kingsford Community School vs London Design and Engineering UTC
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingsford Community School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,437 students
London Design and Engineering UTC
London · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
854 students
| Measure | Kingsford Community School London, London | London Design and Engineering UTC London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #366 of 640 | #363 of 640 |
| National rank | #1903 of 4,090 | #1869 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 14–19 |
| Students | 1,437 | 854 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,437 | 854 |
| Free school meals | 59.1% | 53.3% |
| Capacity filled | 95.8% | 142.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.1 | 49.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.8% | 53.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.8% | 68.7% |
| EBacc average points | 4.30 | 3.88 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.8 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.kingsfordschool.org.uk/ | www.ldeutc.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (51.5 vs 52.2).
- •Kingsford Community School is the larger school with 1,437 students compared with 854.
- •Kingsford Community School is a local authority school while London Design and Engineering UTC 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 Kingsford Community School better than London Design and Engineering UTC?
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 Kingsford Community School and London Design and Engineering UTC?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kingsford Community School: 1,437. London Design and Engineering UTC: 854. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingsford Community School and London Design and Engineering UTC rank in London?
Kingsford Community School is 366th of 640 and London Design and Engineering UTC is 363rd of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).