Harris Academy Orpington vs St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harris Academy Orpington
Orpington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
499 students
St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School
Orpington · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,084 students
| Measure | Harris Academy Orpington Orpington, London | St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School Orpington, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #497 of 640 | #4 of 640 |
| National rank | #2956 of 4,090 | #7 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 499 | 1,084 |
| Pupils on roll | 499 | 1,084 |
| Free school meals | 48.1% | 5.6% |
| Capacity filled | – | 129.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.7 | 83.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.5% | 100% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 53.1% | 100% |
| EBacc average points | 3.79 | 8.22 |
| A level points per entry | 27.4 | 50.3 |
| town | Orpington | Orpington |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.harrisorpington.org.uk | www.saintolaves.net/ |
The verdict
- •St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.3 vs 30.2).
- •St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School is the larger school with 1,084 students compared with 499.
- •Harris Academy Orpington is a academy school while St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Harris Academy Orpington is co-educational and St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School is boys.
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 Orpington better than St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School ranks higher (99.3 vs 30.2 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 Orpington and St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Orpington and Orpington in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris Academy Orpington: 499. St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School: 1,084. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Academy Orpington and St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School rank in London?
Harris Academy Orpington is 497th of 640 and St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School is 4th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).