Balgowan Primary School vs Harris Primary Academy Kent House
A head-to-head comparison of two primary 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 Primary Academy Kent House
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
394 students
| Measure | Balgowan Primary School Beckenham, London | Harris Primary Academy Kent House London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #364 of 1,720 | #1064 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2180 of 15,697 | #6860 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 632 | 394 |
| Pupils on roll | 632 | 394 |
| Free school meals | 4.3% | 28.9% |
| Capacity filled | 96.6% | 83.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Beckenham | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.balgowan.bromley.sch.uk/ | www.harrisprimarykenthouse.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Balgowan Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.8 vs 55.2).
- •Harris Primary Academy Kent House does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 70%).
- •Balgowan Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 6%).
- •Balgowan Primary School is the larger school with 632 students compared with 394.
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 Primary Academy Kent House?
On the Success Index (England), Balgowan Primary School ranks higher (79.8 vs 55.2 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 Primary Academy Kent House?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Beckenham and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Balgowan Primary School: 632. Harris Primary Academy Kent House: 394. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Balgowan Primary School and Harris Primary Academy Kent House rank in London?
Balgowan Primary School is 364th of 1,720 and Harris Primary Academy Kent House is 1064th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).