Gonville Academy vs Harris Academy Merton
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gonville Academy
Thornton Heath · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
427 students
Harris Academy Merton
Mitcham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,371 students
| Measure | Gonville Academy Thornton Heath, London | Harris Academy Merton Mitcham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #372 of 1,720 | #261 of 640 |
| National rank | #2217 of 15,697 | #1224 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 427 | 1,371 |
| Pupils on roll | 427 | 1,371 |
| Free school meals | 21.6% | 38.3% |
| Capacity filled | 80.3% | 91.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 53.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 59% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 73% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.99 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.2 |
| town | Thornton Heath | Mitcham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | gonvilleacademy.org/ | www.harrismerton.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Gonville Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.5 vs 65.5).
- •Harris Academy Merton is the larger school with 1,371 students compared with 427.
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 Gonville Academy better than Harris Academy Merton?
On the Success Index (England), Gonville Academy ranks higher (79.5 vs 65.5 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 Gonville Academy and Harris Academy Merton?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Thornton Heath and Mitcham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gonville Academy: 427. Harris Academy Merton: 1,371. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gonville Academy and Harris Academy Merton rank in London?
Gonville Academy is 372nd of 1,720 and Harris Academy Merton is 261st of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).