Lyonsdown School vs Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lyonsdown School
New Barnet · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
139 students
Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School
Barnet · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,078 students
| Measure | Lyonsdown School New Barnet, London | Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School Barnet, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #175 of 640 |
| National rank | – | #819 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 139 | 1,078 |
| Pupils on roll | 139 | 1,078 |
| Free school meals | – | 23.1% |
| Capacity filled | 56% | 94.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 58.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 69.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 82.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.40 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.9 |
| town | New Barnet | Barnet |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.lyonsdownschool.co.uk | www.qegschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School is the larger school with 1,078 students compared with 139.
- •Lyonsdown School is a independent school while Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School is a academy 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 Lyonsdown School better than Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lyonsdown School and Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between New Barnet and Barnet in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lyonsdown School: 139. Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School: 1,078. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lyonsdown School and Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School rank in London?
Lyonsdown School is unranked and Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School is 175th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).