Bow School vs Harris Science Academy East London
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 449 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bow School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,126 students
Harris Science Academy East London
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
513 students
| Measure | Bow School London, London | Harris Science Academy East London London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #455 of 640 | #291 of 640 |
| National rank | #2531 of 4,090 | #1405 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,126 | 513 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,126 | 513 |
| Free school meals | 47.7% | 47% |
| Capacity filled | 83.4% | 51.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.2 | 56.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33.2% | 61% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.5% | 84.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.79 | 5.47 |
| A level points per entry | 39.1 | 28.4 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.bow-school.org.uk | www.harrisscienceeastlondon.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Harris Science Academy East London scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.4 vs 38.5).
- •Bow School is the larger school with 1,126 students compared with 513.
- •Bow School is a local authority school while Harris Science Academy East London is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Bow School better than Harris Science Academy East London?
On the Success Index (England), Harris Science Academy East London ranks higher (61.4 vs 38.5 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 Bow School and Harris Science Academy East London?
About 449 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bow School: 1,126. Harris Science Academy East London: 513. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bow School and Harris Science Academy East London rank in London?
Bow School is 455th of 640 and Harris Science Academy East London is 291st of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).