Laycock Primary School vs North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 465 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laycock Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
217 students
North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School
Islington · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
195 students
| Measure | Laycock Primary School London, London | North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School Islington, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1430 of 1,720 | #39 of 640 |
| National rank | #10641 of 15,697 | #175 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 217 | 195 |
| Pupils on roll | 217 | 195 |
| Free school meals | 61.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 48.9% | 65% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 67.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 91.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 94.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.12 |
| A level points per entry | – | 39.1 |
| town | London | Islington |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.laycock.islington.sch.uk/ | www.northbridgehouse.com |
The verdict
- •North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.3 vs 37.8).
- •Laycock Primary School is the larger school with 217 students compared with 195.
- •Laycock Primary School is a local authority school while North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School is a independent 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 Laycock Primary School better than North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School?
On the Success Index (England), North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School ranks higher (93.3 vs 37.8 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 Laycock Primary School and North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School?
About 465 m in a straight line, between London and Islington in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Laycock Primary School: 217. North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School: 195. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Laycock Primary School and North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School rank in London?
Laycock Primary School is 1430th of 1,720 and North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School is 39th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).