Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ vs Harris Academy Purley
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 20 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ
Isleworth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,013 students
Harris Academy Purley
South Croydon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,013 students
| Measure | Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ Isleworth, London | Harris Academy Purley South Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 48 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #160 of 640 | #389 of 640 |
| National rank | #754 of 4,090 | #2046 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,013 | 1,013 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,013 | 1,013 |
| Free school meals | 23.6% | 39.2% |
| Capacity filled | 83% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 56.3 | 46.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 65.6% | 50.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 79.4% | 65.8% |
| EBacc average points | 5.01 | 4.17 |
| A level points per entry | 33.5 | 29.3 |
| town | Isleworth | South Croydon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.gumleyhouse.com/ | www.harrispurley.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.7 vs 48.4).
- •Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ is girls 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 Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ better than Harris Academy Purley?
On the Success Index (England), Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ ranks higher (75.7 vs 48.4 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 Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ and Harris Academy Purley?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Isleworth and South Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ: 1,013. Harris Academy Purley: 1,013. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ and Harris Academy Purley rank in London?
Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ is 160th of 640 and Harris Academy Purley is 389th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).