Cumnor House School vs Harris Academy Purley
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 524 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cumnor House School
South Croydon · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
310 students
Harris Academy Purley
South Croydon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,013 students
| Measure | Cumnor House School South Croydon, London | Harris Academy Purley South Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 48 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #389 of 640 |
| National rank | – | #2046 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–13 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 310 | 1,013 |
| Pupils on roll | 310 | 1,013 |
| Free school meals | – | 39.2% |
| Capacity filled | 59.8% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | South Croydon | South Croydon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.cumnorhouse.com | www.harrispurley.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Harris Academy Purley is the larger school with 1,013 students compared with 310.
- •Cumnor House School is a independent school while Harris Academy Purley is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Cumnor House School is boys and Harris Academy Purley is co-educational.
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 Cumnor House School better than Harris Academy Purley?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cumnor House School and Harris Academy Purley?
About 524 m in a straight line, between South Croydon and South Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cumnor House School: 310. Harris Academy Purley: 1,013. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cumnor House School and Harris Academy Purley rank in London?
Cumnor House School is unranked and Harris Academy Purley is 389th of 640 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).