City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park vs Harris Academy Rainham
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 19 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
914 students
Harris Academy Rainham
Rainham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
913 students
| Measure | City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park London, London | Harris Academy Rainham Rainham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #249 of 640 | #241 of 640 |
| National rank | #1192 of 4,090 | #1145 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 914 | 913 |
| Pupils on roll | 914 | 913 |
| Free school meals | 58.4% | 25.8% |
| Capacity filled | 80.2% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.3 | 50.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58.5% | 50.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 79.8% | 67.6% |
| EBacc average points | 5.17 | 4.54 |
| A level points per entry | 41.3 | – |
| town | London | Rainham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.shoreditch.cola.org.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Harris Academy Rainham scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.1 vs 66.1).
- •City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park is the larger school with 914 students compared with 913.
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 City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park better than Harris Academy Rainham?
On the Success Index (England), Harris Academy Rainham ranks higher (67.1 vs 66.1 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 City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park and Harris Academy Rainham?
About 19 km in a straight line, between London and Rainham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park: 914. Harris Academy Rainham: 913. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park and Harris Academy Rainham rank in London?
City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park is 249th of 640 and Harris Academy Rainham is 241st of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).