Lift Aylward vs The Latymer School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lift Aylward
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,324 students
The Latymer School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,355 students
| Measure | Lift Aylward London, London | The Latymer School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 98 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #515 of 640 | #12 of 640 |
| National rank | #3117 of 4,090 | #30 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,324 | 1,355 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,324 | 1,355 |
| Free school meals | 50.5% | 8.5% |
| Capacity filled | 89.2% | 94.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.8 | 80.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36.7% | 99% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.1% | 99.5% |
| EBacc average points | 3.51 | 7.93 |
| A level points per entry | 31.0 | 47.3 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.liftaylward.org | www.latymer.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Latymer School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.1 vs 26.7).
- •The Latymer School is the larger school with 1,355 students compared with 1,324.
- •Lift Aylward is a academy school while The Latymer School is a local authority 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 Lift Aylward better than The Latymer School?
On the Success Index (England), The Latymer School ranks higher (98.1 vs 26.7 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 Lift Aylward and The Latymer School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lift Aylward: 1,324. The Latymer School: 1,355. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift Aylward and The Latymer School rank in London?
Lift Aylward is 515th of 640 and The Latymer School is 12th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).