Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School vs The Totteridge Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School
Barnet · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,078 students
The Totteridge Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,008 students
| Measure | Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School Barnet, London | The Totteridge Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #175 of 640 | #161 of 640 |
| National rank | #819 of 4,090 | #756 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,078 | 1,008 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,078 | 1,008 |
| Free school meals | 23.1% | 32.5% |
| Capacity filled | 94.1% | 112% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 58.6 | 58.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 69.5% | 71.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 82.6% | 88.1% |
| EBacc average points | 5.40 | 5.19 |
| A level points per entry | 28.9 | 36.8 |
| town | Barnet | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.qegschool.org.uk | www.thetotteridgeacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Totteridge Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.7 vs 74.4).
- •Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School is the larger school with 1,078 students compared with 1,008.
- •Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School is girls and The Totteridge Academy is co-educational.
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 Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School better than The Totteridge Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Totteridge Academy ranks higher (75.7 vs 74.4 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 Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School and The Totteridge Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Barnet and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School: 1,078. The Totteridge Academy: 1,008. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School and The Totteridge Academy rank in London?
Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School is 175th of 640 and The Totteridge Academy is 161st of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).