Maida Vale School vs North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 7.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maida Vale School
London · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
197 students
North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School
Islington · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
195 students
| Measure | Maida Vale School London, London | North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School Islington, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #618 of 640 | #39 of 640 |
| National rank | #3933 of 4,090 | #175 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 197 | 195 |
| Pupils on roll | 197 | 195 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 31.8% | 65% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 28.9 | 67.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 91.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 94.3% |
| EBacc average points | 2.71 | 6.12 |
| A level points per entry | 30.0 | 39.1 |
| town | London | Islington |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.maidavaleschool.com | www.northbridgehouse.com |
The verdict
- •North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.3 vs 11.0).
- •Maida Vale School is the larger school with 197 students compared with 195.
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 Maida Vale School better than North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School?
On the Success Index (England), North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School ranks higher (93.3 vs 11.0 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 Maida Vale School and North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between London and Islington in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Maida Vale School: 197. North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School: 195. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Maida Vale School and North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School rank in London?
Maida Vale School is 618th of 640 and North Bridge House Senior Canonbury School is 39th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).