Chestnuts Primary School vs Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 564 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chestnuts Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
442 students
Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
448 students
| Measure | Chestnuts Primary School London, London | Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #600 of 1,720 | #316 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3524 of 15,697 | #1905 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 442 | 448 |
| Pupils on roll | 442 | 448 |
| Free school meals | 17.7% | 28.8% |
| Capacity filled | 99.1% | 100.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 23% | 35% |
| 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 | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.chestnutsprimary.com | www.harrisprimaryphiliplane.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.6 vs 72.0).
- •Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 70%).
- •Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane does better on ks2: higher standard (35% vs 23%).
- •Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane is the larger school with 448 students compared with 442.
- •Chestnuts Primary School is a local authority school while Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane 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 Chestnuts Primary School better than Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane?
On the Success Index (England), Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane ranks higher (81.6 vs 72.0 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 Chestnuts Primary School and Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane?
About 564 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chestnuts Primary School: 442. Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane: 448. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chestnuts Primary School and Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane rank in London?
Chestnuts Primary School is 600th of 1,720 and Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane is 316th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).