Mount House School vs Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount House School
Barnet · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
225 students
Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School
Barnet · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,078 students
| Measure | Mount House School Barnet, London | Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School Barnet, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #623 of 640 | #175 of 640 |
| National rank | #3994 of 4,090 | #819 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 225 | 1,078 |
| Pupils on roll | 225 | 1,078 |
| Free school meals | – | 23.1% |
| Capacity filled | 64.3% | 94.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 24.2 | 58.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 69.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 82.6% |
| EBacc average points | 2.17 | 5.40 |
| A level points per entry | 28.2 | 28.9 |
| town | Barnet | Barnet |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.mounthouse.org.uk | www.qegschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.4 vs 8.5).
- •Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School is the larger school with 1,078 students compared with 225.
- •Mount House School is a independent school while Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Mount House School is co-educational and Queen Elizabeth's Girls' 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 Mount House School better than Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School?
On the Success Index (England), Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School ranks higher (74.4 vs 8.5 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 Mount House School and Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Barnet and Barnet in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mount House School: 225. Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School: 1,078. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mount House School and Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School rank in London?
Mount House School is 623rd of 640 and Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School is 175th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).