Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) vs Harris Academy Purley
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)
Purley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
397 students
Harris Academy Purley
South Croydon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,013 students
| Measure | Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) Purley, London | Harris Academy Purley South Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 48 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1477 of 1,720 | #389 of 640 |
| National rank | #11176 of 15,697 | #2046 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 397 | 1,013 |
| Pupils on roll | 397 | 1,013 |
| Free school meals | 29.2% | 39.2% |
| Capacity filled | 94.5% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 50.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 65.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.17 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.3 |
| town | Purley | South Croydon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.christchurch.croydon.sch.uk | www.harrispurley.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Harris Academy Purley scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.4 vs 35.3).
- •Harris Academy Purley is the larger school with 1,013 students compared with 397.
- •Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) is a local authority school while Harris Academy Purley 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 Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) better than Harris Academy Purley?
On the Success Index (England), Harris Academy Purley ranks higher (48.4 vs 35.3 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 Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) and Harris Academy Purley?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Purley and South Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley): 397. Harris Academy Purley: 1,013. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) and Harris Academy Purley rank in London?
Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) is 1477th of 1,720 and Harris Academy Purley is 389th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).