Harris Academy Bermondsey vs St James' Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 554 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harris Academy Bermondsey
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
781 students
St James' Church of England Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
403 students
| Measure | Harris Academy Bermondsey London, London | St James' Church of England Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #314 of 640 | #1085 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1552 of 4,090 | #7023 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 781 | 403 |
| Pupils on roll | 781 | 403 |
| Free school meals | 52.5% | 73.3% |
| Capacity filled | 67.9% | 96% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 16% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 56.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.32 | – |
| A level points per entry | 30.7 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.harrisbermondsey.org.uk/ | www.stjamesschoolbermondsey.com |
The verdict
- •Harris Academy Bermondsey scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.7 vs 54.4).
- •Harris Academy Bermondsey is the larger school with 781 students compared with 403.
- •Harris Academy Bermondsey is a academy school while St James' Church of England Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Harris Academy Bermondsey is girls and St James' Church of England Primary School 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 Harris Academy Bermondsey better than St James' Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Harris Academy Bermondsey ranks higher (58.7 vs 54.4 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 Bermondsey and St James' Church of England Primary School?
About 554 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris Academy Bermondsey: 781. St James' Church of England Primary School: 403. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Academy Bermondsey and St James' Church of England Primary School rank in London?
Harris Academy Bermondsey is 314th of 640 and St James' Church of England Primary School is 1085th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).