Lift Bexleyheath vs Townley Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 949 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lift Bexleyheath
Bexleyheath · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,474 students
Townley Grammar School
Bexleyheath · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,669 students
| Measure | Lift Bexleyheath Bexleyheath, London | Townley Grammar School Bexleyheath, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #488 of 640 | #21 of 640 |
| National rank | #2898 of 4,090 | #95 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,474 | 1,669 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,474 | 1,669 |
| Free school meals | 30.1% | 9.1% |
| Capacity filled | 77.6% | 107.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.1 | 75.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30.2% | 96.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.5% | 98.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.24 | 7.00 |
| A level points per entry | 27.4 | 40.6 |
| town | Bexleyheath | Bexleyheath |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.bexleyheathacademy.org/ | www.townleygrammar.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Townley Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.6 vs 31.2).
- •Townley Grammar School is the larger school with 1,669 students compared with 1,474.
- •Lift Bexleyheath is co-educational and Townley Grammar School is girls.
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 Bexleyheath better than Townley Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Townley Grammar School ranks higher (95.6 vs 31.2 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 Bexleyheath and Townley Grammar School?
About 949 m in a straight line, between Bexleyheath and Bexleyheath in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lift Bexleyheath: 1,474. Townley Grammar School: 1,669. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift Bexleyheath and Townley Grammar School rank in London?
Lift Bexleyheath is 488th of 640 and Townley Grammar School is 21st of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).