Barrow Hedges Primary School vs Harris Academy Sutton
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barrow Hedges Primary School
CARSHALTON · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
692 students
Harris Academy Sutton
Sutton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,294 students
| Measure | Barrow Hedges Primary School CARSHALTON, London | Harris Academy Sutton Sutton, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #185 of 1,720 | #75 of 640 |
| National rank | #1175 of 15,697 | #345 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 692 | 1,294 |
| Pupils on roll | 692 | 1,294 |
| Free school meals | 7.1% | 12.1% |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 99.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 27% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 58.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 70.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 85.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.44 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.4 |
| town | CARSHALTON | Sutton |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.barrowhedgesprimary.co.uk | www.harrissutton.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (86.8 vs 87.4).
- •Harris Academy Sutton is the larger school with 1,294 students compared with 692.
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 Barrow Hedges Primary School better than Harris Academy Sutton?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Barrow Hedges Primary School and Harris Academy Sutton?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between CARSHALTON and Sutton in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barrow Hedges Primary School: 692. Harris Academy Sutton: 1,294. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barrow Hedges Primary School and Harris Academy Sutton rank in London?
Barrow Hedges Primary School is 185th of 1,720 and Harris Academy Sutton is 75th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).