Harris Academy Orpington vs The Charter School Bermondsey
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 18 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
The Charter School Bermondsey
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
497 students
| Measure | Harris Academy Orpington Orpington, London | The Charter School Bermondsey London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #497 of 640 | #529 of 640 |
| National rank | #2956 of 4,090 | #3203 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 499 | 497 |
| Pupils on roll | 499 | 497 |
| Free school meals | 48.1% | 54.9% |
| Capacity filled | – | 82.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.7 | 40.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.5% | 32.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 53.1% | 52.5% |
| EBacc average points | 3.79 | 3.80 |
| A level points per entry | 27.4 | – |
| town | Orpington | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.harrisorpington.org.uk | www.charterbermondsey.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Harris Academy Orpington scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.2 vs 24.7).
- •Harris Academy Orpington is the larger school with 499 students compared with 497.
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 The Charter School Bermondsey?
On the Success Index (England), Harris Academy Orpington ranks higher (30.2 vs 24.7 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 Orpington and The Charter School Bermondsey?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Orpington and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris Academy Orpington: 499. The Charter School Bermondsey: 497. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Academy Orpington and The Charter School Bermondsey rank in London?
Harris Academy Orpington is 497th of 640 and The Charter School Bermondsey is 529th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).