Gaynes School vs Harris Academy Orpington
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 21 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gaynes School
Upminster · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
501 students
Harris Academy Orpington
Orpington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
499 students
| Measure | Gaynes School Upminster, London | Harris Academy Orpington Orpington, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #184 of 640 | #497 of 640 |
| National rank | #862 of 4,090 | #2956 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 501 | 499 |
| Pupils on roll | 501 | 499 |
| Free school meals | 22% | 48.1% |
| Capacity filled | 52.2% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.7 | 42.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58.8% | 37.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 82.4% | 53.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.64 | 3.79 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.4 |
| town | Upminster | Orpington |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.gaynes.havering.sch.uk/ | www.harrisorpington.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Gaynes School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.3 vs 30.2).
- •Gaynes School is the larger school with 501 students compared with 499.
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 Gaynes School better than Harris Academy Orpington?
On the Success Index (England), Gaynes School ranks higher (73.3 vs 30.2 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 Gaynes School and Harris Academy Orpington?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Upminster and Orpington in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gaynes School: 501. Harris Academy Orpington: 499. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gaynes School and Harris Academy Orpington rank in London?
Gaynes School is 184th of 640 and Harris Academy Orpington is 497th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).