Lady Margaret School vs The Hurlingham Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 741 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lady Margaret School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
817 students
The Hurlingham Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
728 students
| Measure | Lady Margaret School London, London | The Hurlingham Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #51 of 640 | #201 of 640 |
| National rank | #246 of 4,090 | #934 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 817 | 728 |
| Pupils on roll | 817 | 728 |
| Free school meals | 17.1% | 41.5% |
| Capacity filled | 151.9% | 107.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 66.3 | 58.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 81.5% | 64.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 90.8% | 85.7% |
| EBacc average points | 6.31 | 5.44 |
| A level points per entry | 41.5 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.ladymargaret.lbhf.sch.uk | www.thehurlinghamacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Lady Margaret School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.5 vs 72.1).
- •Lady Margaret School is the larger school with 817 students compared with 728.
- •Lady Margaret School is girls and The Hurlingham Academy is co-educational.
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 Lady Margaret School better than The Hurlingham Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Lady Margaret School ranks higher (90.5 vs 72.1 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 Lady Margaret School and The Hurlingham Academy?
About 741 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lady Margaret School: 817. The Hurlingham Academy: 728. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lady Margaret School and The Hurlingham Academy rank in London?
Lady Margaret School is 51st of 640 and The Hurlingham Academy is 201st of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).