St Margaret's School vs The King Alfred School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in London, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Margaret's School
London · Independent all-through · Ages 4–16
152 students
The King Alfred School
London · Independent all-through · Ages 4–19
718 students
| Measure | St Margaret's School London, London | The King Alfred School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #428 of 640 | #535 of 640 |
| National rank | #2356 of 4,090 | #3280 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 4–19 |
| Students | 152 | 718 |
| Pupils on roll | 152 | 718 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 89.4% | 89.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.1 | 28.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 14.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 18.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.75 | 1.64 |
| A level points per entry | – | 42.0 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.st-margarets.co.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •St Margaret's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.9 vs 23.6).
- •The King Alfred School is the larger school with 718 students compared with 152.
- •St Margaret's School is girls and The King Alfred 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 St Margaret's School better than The King Alfred School?
On the Success Index (England), St Margaret's School ranks higher (41.9 vs 23.6 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 Margaret's School and The King Alfred School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Margaret's School: 152. The King Alfred School: 718. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Margaret's School and The King Alfred School rank in London?
St Margaret's School is 428th of 640 and The King Alfred School is 535th of 640 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).