Harris Academy Falconwood vs Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary 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 Falconwood
Welling · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,295 students
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
Sidcup · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
397 students
| Measure | Harris Academy Falconwood Welling, London | Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Sidcup, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #318 of 640 | #878 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1569 of 4,090 | #5350 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,295 | 397 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,295 | 397 |
| Free school meals | 20.7% | 10.5% |
| Capacity filled | 112.6% | 94.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.18 | – |
| A level points per entry | 28.9 | – |
| town | Welling | Sidcup |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.harrisfalconwood.org.uk/ | www.ourlady.bexley.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.4 vs 58.2).
- •Harris Academy Falconwood is the larger school with 1,295 students compared with 397.
- •Harris Academy Falconwood is a academy school while Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic 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 Falconwood better than Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School ranks higher (62.4 vs 58.2 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 Falconwood and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Welling and Sidcup in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris Academy Falconwood: 1,295. Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School: 397. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Academy Falconwood and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Harris Academy Falconwood is 318th of 640 and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is 878th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).