Harris Academy Orpington vs St Philomena's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 822 m 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 Philomena's Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
202 students
| Measure | Harris Academy Orpington Orpington, London | St Philomena's Primary School Orpington, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #497 of 640 | #216 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2956 of 4,090 | #1363 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 499 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 499 | 202 |
| Free school meals | 48.1% | 13.4% |
| Capacity filled | – | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 14% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 53.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.79 | – |
| A level points per entry | 27.4 | – |
| town | Orpington | Orpington |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.harrisorpington.org.uk | www.st-philomenas.bromley.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Philomena's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.5 vs 30.2).
- •Harris Academy Orpington is the larger school with 499 students compared with 202.
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 Philomena's Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Philomena's Primary School ranks higher (85.5 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 Philomena's Primary School?
About 822 m in a straight line, between Orpington and Orpington in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris Academy Orpington: 499. St Philomena's Primary School: 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Academy Orpington and St Philomena's Primary School rank in London?
Harris Academy Orpington is 497th of 640 and St Philomena's Primary School is 216th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).