St Ignatius College vs The Lea Valley Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Ignatius College
Enfield · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
972 students
The Lea Valley Academy
Enfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
830 students
| Measure | St Ignatius College Enfield, London | The Lea Valley Academy Enfield, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #226 of 640 | #617 of 640 |
| National rank | #1051 of 4,090 | #3919 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 972 | 830 |
| Pupils on roll | 972 | 830 |
| Free school meals | 33.2% | 54.3% |
| Capacity filled | 79.1% | 59.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.8 | 33.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 63% | 20.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 80.5% | 45.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.89 | 2.87 |
| A level points per entry | 34.0 | 25.3 |
| town | Enfield | Enfield |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.st-ignatius.enfield.sch.uk | www.leavalley.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Ignatius College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.2 vs 11.4).
- •St Ignatius College is the larger school with 972 students compared with 830.
- •St Ignatius College is a local authority school while The Lea Valley Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •St Ignatius College is boys and The Lea Valley 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 St Ignatius College better than The Lea Valley Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Ignatius College ranks higher (69.2 vs 11.4 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 St Ignatius College and The Lea Valley Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Enfield and Enfield in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Ignatius College: 972. The Lea Valley Academy: 830. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Ignatius College and The Lea Valley Academy rank in London?
St Ignatius College is 226th of 640 and The Lea Valley Academy is 617th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).