London Academy vs North London Collegiate School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
London Academy
Edgware · Academy all-through · Ages 4–19
1,749 students
North London Collegiate School
Middlesex · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
1,130 students
| Measure | London Academy Edgware, London | North London Collegiate School Middlesex, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #191 of 640 | #549 of 640 |
| National rank | #903 of 4,090 | #3364 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–19 | Ages 4–18 |
| Students | 1,749 | 1,130 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,749 | 1,130 |
| Free school meals | 43.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 93.5% | 95.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 24% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.7 | 19.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54.1% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.3% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 4.78 | 1.04 |
| A level points per entry | 27.3 | 54.0 |
| town | Edgware | Middlesex |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.londonacademy.org.uk/ | www.nlcs.org.uk |
The verdict
- •London Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.6 vs 22.4).
- •London Academy is the larger school with 1,749 students compared with 1,130.
- •London Academy is a academy school while North London Collegiate School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •London Academy is co-educational and North London Collegiate 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 London Academy better than North London Collegiate School?
On the Success Index (England), London Academy ranks higher (72.6 vs 22.4 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 London Academy and North London Collegiate School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Edgware and Middlesex in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
London Academy: 1,749. North London Collegiate School: 1,130. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do London Academy and North London Collegiate School rank in London?
London Academy is 191st of 640 and North London Collegiate School is 549th of 640 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).