The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre vs The Kingston Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 3.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre
Surbiton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,212 students
The Kingston Academy
Kingston upon Thames · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,213 students
| Measure | The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre Surbiton, London | The Kingston Academy Kingston upon Thames, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #192 of 640 | #58 of 640 |
| National rank | #904 of 4,090 | #280 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,212 | 1,213 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,212 | 1,213 |
| Free school meals | 25% | 12.5% |
| Capacity filled | 104.5% | 102.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.8 | 62.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 60.9% | 78.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 76.6% | 88.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.91 | 5.89 |
| A level points per entry | 34.3 | 37.1 |
| town | Surbiton | Kingston upon Thames |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.hollyfield.kingston.sch.uk/ | www.thekingstonacademy.org |
The verdict
- •The Kingston Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.6 vs 72.6).
- •The Kingston Academy is the larger school with 1,213 students compared with 1,212.
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 The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre better than The Kingston Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Kingston Academy ranks higher (89.6 vs 72.6 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 The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre and The Kingston Academy?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Surbiton and Kingston upon Thames in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre: 1,212. The Kingston Academy: 1,213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre and The Kingston Academy rank in London?
The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre is 192nd of 640 and The Kingston Academy is 58th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).