Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet vs Underhill 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.
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
Barnet · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,321 students
Underhill School
Barnet · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
383 students
| Measure | Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet Barnet, London | Underhill School Barnet, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 100 Top 5% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2 of 640 | #983 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2 of 4,090 | #6159 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,321 | 383 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,321 | 383 |
| Free school meals | 3.3% | 34.6% |
| Capacity filled | 110.1% | 75.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 14% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 85.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 99% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 99.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 8.55 | – |
| A level points per entry | 52.7 | – |
| town | Barnet | Barnet |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.qebarnet.co.uk | www.underhillschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.6 vs 58.5).
- •Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet is the larger school with 1,321 students compared with 383.
- •Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet is a academy school while Underhill School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet is boys and Underhill School 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 School, Barnet better than Underhill School?
On the Success Index (England), Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet ranks higher (99.6 vs 58.5 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 Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet and Underhill School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Barnet and Barnet in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet: 1,321. Underhill School: 383. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet and Underhill School rank in London?
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet is 2nd of 640 and Underhill School is 983rd of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).