Harris Academy Riverside vs Purfleet Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 777 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harris Academy Riverside
Purfleet · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,111 students
Purfleet Primary Academy
Purfleet-on-Thames · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
619 students
| Measure | Harris Academy Riverside Purfleet, East of England | Purfleet Primary Academy Purfleet-on-Thames, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #194 of 460 | #946 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1592 of 4,090 | #7897 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,111 | 619 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,111 | 619 |
| Free school meals | 30.1% | 33.1% |
| Capacity filled | 101.4% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.52 | – |
| A level points per entry | 36.1 | – |
| town | Purfleet | Purfleet-on-Thames |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.harrisriverside.org.uk | www.purfleetprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Harris Academy Riverside scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.8 vs 50.4).
- •Harris Academy Riverside is the larger school with 1,111 students compared with 619.
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 Harris Academy Riverside better than Purfleet Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Harris Academy Riverside ranks higher (57.8 vs 50.4 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 Harris Academy Riverside and Purfleet Primary Academy?
About 777 m in a straight line, between Purfleet and Purfleet-on-Thames in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris Academy Riverside: 1,111. Purfleet Primary Academy: 619. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Academy Riverside and Purfleet Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Harris Academy Riverside is 194th of 460 and Purfleet Primary Academy is 946th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).