Bexley Grammar School vs Harris Garrard Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 4.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bexley Grammar School
Welling · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,504 students
Harris Garrard Academy
Erith · Academy all-through · Ages 4–18
1,505 students
| Measure | Bexley Grammar School Welling, London | Harris Garrard Academy Erith, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 99 Top 5% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #9 of 640 | #257 of 640 |
| National rank | #22 of 4,090 | #1219 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–18 |
| Students | 1,504 | 1,505 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,504 | 1,505 |
| Free school meals | 4% | 43.6% |
| Capacity filled | 110.8% | 84.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 18% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 74.7 | 48.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 98.2% | 46.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 99.6% | 63.3% |
| EBacc average points | 7.36 | 4.30 |
| A level points per entry | – | 26.8 |
| town | Welling | Erith |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.bexleygs.co.uk/ | www.Harrisgarrard.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Bexley Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.6 vs 65.6).
- •Harris Garrard Academy is the larger school with 1,505 students compared with 1,504.
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 Bexley Grammar School better than Harris Garrard Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bexley Grammar School ranks higher (98.6 vs 65.6 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 Bexley Grammar School and Harris Garrard Academy?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Welling and Erith in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bexley Grammar School: 1,504. Harris Garrard Academy: 1,505. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bexley Grammar School and Harris Garrard Academy rank in London?
Bexley Grammar School is 9th of 640 and Harris Garrard Academy is 257th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).