Passmores Academy vs Potter Street Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 426 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Passmores Academy
Harlow · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,199 students
Potter Street Academy
Harlow · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
202 students
| Measure | Passmores Academy Harlow, East of England | Potter Street Academy Harlow, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #400 of 460 | #659 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3349 of 4,090 | #5404 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,199 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,199 | 202 |
| Free school meals | 28.8% | 32.7% |
| Capacity filled | 99.9% | 80.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 34.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 21.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 41.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.79 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Harlow | Harlow |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.passmoresacademy.com | www.potterstreetacademy.com |
The verdict
- •Potter Street Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.1 vs 22.7).
- •Passmores Academy is the larger school with 1,199 students compared with 202.
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 Passmores Academy better than Potter Street Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Potter Street Academy ranks higher (62.1 vs 22.7 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 Passmores Academy and Potter Street Academy?
About 426 m in a straight line, between Harlow and Harlow in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Passmores Academy: 1,199. Potter Street Academy: 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Passmores Academy and Potter Street Academy rank in East of England?
Passmores Academy is 400th of 460 and Potter Street Academy is 659th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).