Little Ilford School vs Plashet, City of London Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Little Ilford School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,781 students
Plashet, City of London Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,469 students
| Measure | Little Ilford School London, London | Plashet, City of London Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Top 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #384 of 640 | #631 of 640 |
| National rank | #1989 of 4,090 | #4041 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,781 | 1,469 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,781 | 1,469 |
| Free school meals | 56.1% | 57.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.9% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.50 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.littleilford.newham.sch.uk/ | plashet.cola.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Little Ilford School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.5 vs 5.1).
- •Little Ilford School is the larger school with 1,781 students compared with 1,469.
- •Little Ilford School is a local authority school while Plashet, City of London Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Little Ilford School is co-educational and Plashet, City of London Academy 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 Little Ilford School better than Plashet, City of London Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Little Ilford School ranks higher (49.5 vs 5.1 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 Little Ilford School and Plashet, City of London Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Little Ilford School: 1,781. Plashet, City of London Academy: 1,469. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Little Ilford School and Plashet, City of London Academy rank in London?
Little Ilford School is 384th of 640 and Plashet, City of London Academy is 631st of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).