Maida Vale School vs Paddington Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 655 m 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
Paddington Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,256 students
| Measure | Maida Vale School London, London | Paddington Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #618 of 640 | #199 of 640 |
| National rank | #3933 of 4,090 | #928 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 197 | 1,256 |
| Pupils on roll | 197 | 1,256 |
| Free school meals | – | 52.5% |
| Capacity filled | 31.8% | 104.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 28.9 | 61.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 77.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 86.5% |
| EBacc average points | 2.71 | 5.90 |
| A level points per entry | 30.0 | 37.8 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.maidavaleschool.com | www.paddington-academy.org |
The verdict
- •Paddington Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.2 vs 11.0).
- •Paddington Academy is the larger school with 1,256 students compared with 197.
- •Maida Vale School is a independent school while Paddington Academy 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 Maida Vale School better than Paddington Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Paddington Academy ranks higher (72.2 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 Paddington Academy?
About 655 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Maida Vale School: 197. Paddington Academy: 1,256. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Maida Vale School and Paddington Academy rank in London?
Maida Vale School is 618th of 640 and Paddington Academy is 199th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).