Harris Academy Bermondsey vs St Michael's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 756 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 Michael's Catholic College
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
948 students
| Measure | Harris Academy Bermondsey London, London | St Michael's Catholic College London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #314 of 640 | #186 of 640 |
| National rank | #1552 of 4,090 | #871 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 781 | 948 |
| Pupils on roll | 781 | 948 |
| Free school meals | 52.5% | 37% |
| Capacity filled | 67.9% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.6 | 58.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 56.8% | 66% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.6% | 83% |
| EBacc average points | 5.32 | 5.49 |
| A level points per entry | 30.7 | 37.1 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.harrisbermondsey.org.uk/ | www.stmichaelscollege.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.2 vs 58.7).
- •St Michael's Catholic College is the larger school with 948 students compared with 781.
- •Harris Academy Bermondsey is girls and St Michael's Catholic College 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 Michael's Catholic College?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael's Catholic College ranks higher (73.2 vs 58.7 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 Michael's Catholic College?
About 756 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris Academy Bermondsey: 781. St Michael's Catholic College: 948. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Academy Bermondsey and St Michael's Catholic College rank in London?
Harris Academy Bermondsey is 314th of 640 and St Michael's Catholic College is 186th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).