Harris Academy Beckenham vs St Christophers The Hall School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.2 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
St Christophers The Hall School
Beckenham · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
216 students
| Measure | Harris Academy Beckenham Beckenham, London | St Christophers The Hall School Beckenham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #209 of 640 | – |
| National rank | #957 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,302 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,302 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 18% | – |
| Capacity filled | 108.5% | 69.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 79.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.65 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.7 | – |
| town | Beckenham | Beckenham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.harrisbeckenham.org.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •Harris Academy Beckenham is the larger school with 1,302 students compared with 216.
- •Harris Academy Beckenham is a academy school while St Christophers The Hall School is a independent 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 Beckenham better than St Christophers The Hall School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Harris Academy Beckenham and St Christophers The Hall School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Beckenham and Beckenham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris Academy Beckenham: 1,302. St Christophers The Hall School: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Academy Beckenham and St Christophers The Hall School rank in London?
Harris Academy Beckenham is 209th of 640 and St Christophers The Hall School is unranked among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).