Harris Academy Beckenham vs Langley Park School for Boys
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harris Academy Beckenham
Beckenham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,302 students
Langley Park School for Boys
Beckenham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,823 students
| Measure | Harris Academy Beckenham Beckenham, London | Langley Park School for Boys Beckenham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #209 of 640 | #109 of 640 |
| National rank | #957 of 4,090 | #511 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,302 | 1,823 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,302 | 1,823 |
| Free school meals | 18% | 7.7% |
| Capacity filled | 108.5% | 108.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.6 | 54.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58.5% | 59.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 79.2% | 82.6% |
| EBacc average points | 4.65 | 5.01 |
| A level points per entry | 31.7 | 35.9 |
| town | Beckenham | Beckenham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.harrisbeckenham.org.uk/ | www.lpsb.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Langley Park School for Boys scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.8 vs 71.5).
- •Langley Park School for Boys is the larger school with 1,823 students compared with 1,302.
- •Harris Academy Beckenham is co-educational and Langley Park School for Boys is boys.
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 Beckenham better than Langley Park School for Boys?
On the Success Index (England), Langley Park School for Boys ranks higher (82.8 vs 71.5 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 Harris Academy Beckenham and Langley Park School for Boys?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Beckenham and Beckenham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris Academy Beckenham: 1,302. Langley Park School for Boys: 1,823. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Academy Beckenham and Langley Park School for Boys rank in London?
Harris Academy Beckenham is 209th of 640 and Langley Park School for Boys is 109th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).