Harris Academy Merton vs Woodmansterne 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 Merton
Mitcham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,371 students
Woodmansterne School
London · Local authority all-through · Ages 3–18
1,637 students
| Measure | Harris Academy Merton Mitcham, London | Woodmansterne School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #261 of 640 | #229 of 640 |
| National rank | #1224 of 4,090 | #1068 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 1,371 | 1,637 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,371 | 1,637 |
| Free school meals | 38.3% | 23.6% |
| Capacity filled | 91.4% | 88.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.7 | 49.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 59% | 53.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73% | 75.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.99 | 4.38 |
| A level points per entry | 34.2 | 30.5 |
| town | Mitcham | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.harrismerton.org.uk | www.woodmansterne.london |
The verdict
- •Woodmansterne School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.9 vs 65.5).
- •Woodmansterne School is the larger school with 1,637 students compared with 1,371.
- •Harris Academy Merton is a academy school while Woodmansterne 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 Merton better than Woodmansterne School?
On the Success Index (England), Woodmansterne School ranks higher (68.9 vs 65.5 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 Merton and Woodmansterne School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Mitcham and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris Academy Merton: 1,371. Woodmansterne School: 1,637. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Academy Merton and Woodmansterne School rank in London?
Harris Academy Merton is 261st of 640 and Woodmansterne School is 229th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).