Clare House Primary School vs Harris Primary Academy Shortlands
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clare House Primary School
Beckenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
400 students
Harris Primary Academy Shortlands
Bromley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
383 students
| Measure | Clare House Primary School Beckenham, London | Harris Primary Academy Shortlands Bromley, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #248 of 1,720 | #357 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1559 of 15,697 | #2146 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 400 | 383 |
| Pupils on roll | 400 | 383 |
| Free school meals | 6% | 15.7% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 91.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 16% |
| 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 | Beckenham | Bromley |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.clarehouseprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.harrisprimaryshortlands.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Clare House Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.0 vs 80.0).
- •Harris Primary Academy Shortlands does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 13%).
- •Clare House Primary School is the larger school with 400 students compared with 383.
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 Clare House Primary School better than Harris Primary Academy Shortlands?
On the Success Index (England), Clare House Primary School ranks higher (84.0 vs 80.0 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 Clare House Primary School and Harris Primary Academy Shortlands?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Beckenham and Bromley in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clare House Primary School: 400. Harris Primary Academy Shortlands: 383. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clare House Primary School and Harris Primary Academy Shortlands rank in London?
Clare House Primary School is 248th of 1,720 and Harris Primary Academy Shortlands is 357th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).