Balgowan Primary School vs Harris Academy Beckenham
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balgowan Primary School
Beckenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
632 students
Harris Academy Beckenham
Beckenham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,302 students
| Measure | Balgowan Primary School Beckenham, London | Harris Academy Beckenham Beckenham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #364 of 1,720 | #209 of 640 |
| National rank | #2180 of 15,697 | #957 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 632 | 1,302 |
| Pupils on roll | 632 | 1,302 |
| Free school meals | 4.3% | 18% |
| Capacity filled | 96.6% | 108.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 58.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 79.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.65 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.7 |
| town | Beckenham | Beckenham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.balgowan.bromley.sch.uk/ | www.harrisbeckenham.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Balgowan Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.8 vs 71.5).
- •Harris Academy Beckenham is the larger school with 1,302 students compared with 632.
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 Balgowan Primary School better than Harris Academy Beckenham?
On the Success Index (England), Balgowan Primary School ranks higher (79.8 vs 71.5 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 Balgowan Primary School and Harris Academy Beckenham?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Beckenham and Beckenham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Balgowan Primary School: 632. Harris Academy Beckenham: 1,302. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Balgowan Primary School and Harris Academy Beckenham rank in London?
Balgowan Primary School is 364th of 1,720 and Harris Academy Beckenham is 209th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).