Best 3 Secondary schools in London – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Oasis Academy South Bank (Secondary) in London; Parliament Hill School (Secondary) in London; Clapton Girls' Academy (Secondary) in London — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Oasis Academy South Bank, Parliament Hill School and Clapton Girls' Academy. They are secondary phase and free schools, community school and academy converter type located around London. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Oasis Academy South Bank), published Jul 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Oasis Academy South Bank (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,050, combined total ≈ 3,100, typical FSM 45–50%, range 35–40%–65–70%; all within the OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING trust.

🔒 Export (Pro)

Attribute	Oasis Academy South Bank SE1 7HS	Parliament Hill School NW5 1RL	Clapton Girls' Academy E5 0RB
Phase / Type	Secondary • Free schools	Secondary • Community school	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	London SE1 7HS	London NW5 1RL	London E5 0RB
Latest Ofsted	1 9 Jul 2024	1 7 Jul 2024	1 4 Jul 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 700 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	65–70% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	760	1164	1200
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Girls	Girls
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING	Camden (202)	Hackney (204)
Website	www.oasisacademysouthbank.org	www.parliamenthill.camden.sch.uk	www.clapton.hackney.sch.uk
Telephone	02079214200	02074857077	02089856641
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Oasis Academy South Bank

SE1 7HS

Phase / Type: Secondary • Free schools
Location: London
SE1 7HS
Ofsted: 1 9 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 700 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 65–70% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING
Website: www.oasisacademysouthbank.org
Telephone: 02079214200

Parliament Hill School

NW5 1RL

Phase / Type: Secondary • Community school
Location: London
NW5 1RL
Ofsted: 1 7 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Camden (202)
Website: www.parliamenthill.camden.sch.uk
Telephone: 02074857077

Clapton Girls' Academy

E5 0RB

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: London
E5 0RB
Ofsted: 1 4 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hackney (204)
Website: www.clapton.hackney.sch.uk
Telephone: 02089856641

Unlock Full School Data — Advanced Search & Exports

Apply deep filters (phase, type, trust, region, town, postcode-area) and export clean CSV/Excel/PDF reports — all ad-free and ready for your analysis.

Advanced filters Full dataset access CSV & Excel export Ad-free browsing

Upgrade to Pro today and lock in today’s rate — all future tools included.

See Pro plans Create account

Built for professionals

All the data you need — export-ready for reports, dashboards and presentations.

Full dataset access: pupil counts, FSM %, inspection history & more.
Export tools: one-click CSV, Excel & PDF for immediate download.
Search & filter across: region, district, city, county, local authority, trust, school type, gender, religion—and combinations.
Refine by metrics: number of pupils, capacity, % FSM, postcode-area & more.

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.