Drapers' Academy vs Harris City Academy Crystal Palace
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 31 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drapers' Academy
Romford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,196 students
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,191 students
| Measure | Drapers' Academy Romford, London | Harris City Academy Crystal Palace London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #530 of 640 | #289 of 640 |
| National rank | #3220 of 4,090 | #1391 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,196 | 1,191 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,196 | 1,191 |
| Free school meals | 44.7% | 39% |
| Capacity filled | 106.8% | 91.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.8 | 52.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.1% | 57.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.8% | 74.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.46 | 4.80 |
| A level points per entry | 28.7 | 32.4 |
| town | Romford | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.drapersacademy.com | www.harriscrystalpalace.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Harris City Academy Crystal Palace scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.7 vs 24.3).
- •Drapers' Academy is the larger school with 1,196 students compared with 1,191.
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 Drapers' Academy better than Harris City Academy Crystal Palace?
On the Success Index (England), Harris City Academy Crystal Palace ranks higher (61.7 vs 24.3 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 Drapers' Academy and Harris City Academy Crystal Palace?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Romford and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Drapers' Academy: 1,196. Harris City Academy Crystal Palace: 1,191. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Drapers' Academy and Harris City Academy Crystal Palace rank in London?
Drapers' Academy is 530th of 640 and Harris City Academy Crystal Palace is 289th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).