Elmwood Junior School vs Harris Primary Academy Croydon
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 959 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmwood Junior School
Croydon · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
464 students
Harris Primary Academy Croydon
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
414 students
| Measure | Elmwood Junior School Croydon, London | Harris Primary Academy Croydon Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1284 of 1,720 | #925 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #9043 of 15,697 | #5715 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 464 | 414 |
| Pupils on roll | 464 | 414 |
| Free school meals | 40.7% | 35.1% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 87.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 6% |
| 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 | Croydon | Croydon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.elmwood-jun.croydon.sch.uk/ | www.harrisprimarycroydon.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Harris Primary Academy Croydon scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.7 vs 45.1).
- •Harris Primary Academy Croydon does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 66%).
- •Elmwood Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 6%).
- •Elmwood Junior School is the larger school with 464 students compared with 414.
- •Elmwood Junior School is a local authority school while Harris Primary Academy Croydon 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 Elmwood Junior School better than Harris Primary Academy Croydon?
On the Success Index (England), Harris Primary Academy Croydon ranks higher (60.7 vs 45.1 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 Elmwood Junior School and Harris Primary Academy Croydon?
About 959 m in a straight line, between Croydon and Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elmwood Junior School: 464. Harris Primary Academy Croydon: 414. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elmwood Junior School and Harris Primary Academy Croydon rank in London?
Elmwood Junior School is 1284th of 1,720 and Harris Primary Academy Croydon is 925th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).