Lift Richmond Park vs Northwood School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 19 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lift Richmond Park
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,046 students
Northwood School
Northwood · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,044 students
| Measure | Lift Richmond Park London, London | Northwood School Northwood, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #179 of 640 | #128 of 640 |
| National rank | #837 of 4,090 | #606 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,046 | 1,044 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,046 | 1,044 |
| Free school meals | 31.5% | 21% |
| Capacity filled | 95.1% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 56.1 | 58.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 66.5% | 74.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.6% | 90.4% |
| EBacc average points | 5.27 | 5.66 |
| A level points per entry | 36.5 | 34.2 |
| town | London | Northwood |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.richmondparkacademy.org | www.northwoodschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Northwood School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.2 vs 74.0).
- •Lift Richmond Park is the larger school with 1,046 students compared with 1,044.
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 Richmond Park better than Northwood School?
On the Success Index (England), Northwood School ranks higher (80.2 vs 74.0 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 Richmond Park and Northwood School?
About 19 km in a straight line, between London and Northwood in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lift Richmond Park: 1,046. Northwood School: 1,044. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift Richmond Park and Northwood School rank in London?
Lift Richmond Park is 179th of 640 and Northwood School is 128th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).