Lady Nafisa School vs Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 32 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lady Nafisa School
Sipson Lane · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
85 students
Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School
London · Independent all-through · Ages 10–16
86 students
| Measure | Lady Nafisa School Sipson Lane, London | Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #164 of 640 | #60 of 640 |
| National rank | #777 of 4,090 | #284 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 10–16 |
| Students | 85 | 86 |
| Pupils on roll | 85 | 86 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 85% | 66.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.7 | 56.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 53.3% | 76.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60% | 88.2% |
| EBacc average points | 4.35 | 5.21 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Sipson Lane | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.ladynafisa.org | www.lanternofknowledge.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.5 vs 75.3).
- •Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School is the larger school with 86 students compared with 85.
- •Lady Nafisa School is girls and Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School is boys.
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 Nafisa School better than Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School ranks higher (89.5 vs 75.3 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 Lady Nafisa School and Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Sipson Lane and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lady Nafisa School: 85. Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School: 86. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lady Nafisa School and Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School rank in London?
Lady Nafisa School is 164th of 640 and Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School is 60th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).