Harris Academy Battersea vs John Burns Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 625 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harris Academy Battersea
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
890 students
John Burns Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
158 students
| Measure | Harris Academy Battersea London, London | John Burns Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #329 of 640 | #584 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1650 of 4,090 | #3419 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 890 | 158 |
| Pupils on roll | 890 | 158 |
| Free school meals | 61% | 62.7% |
| Capacity filled | 77.4% | 66.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 90% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 14% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.67 | – |
| A level points per entry | 36.1 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.harrisbattersea.org.uk/ | www.johnburns.wandsworth.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •John Burns Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.5 vs 56.4).
- •Harris Academy Battersea is the larger school with 890 students compared with 158.
- •Harris Academy Battersea is a academy school while John Burns Primary School is a local authority 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 Harris Academy Battersea better than John Burns Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), John Burns Primary School ranks higher (72.5 vs 56.4 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 Harris Academy Battersea and John Burns Primary School?
About 625 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris Academy Battersea: 890. John Burns Primary School: 158. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Academy Battersea and John Burns Primary School rank in London?
Harris Academy Battersea is 329th of 640 and John Burns Primary School is 584th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).