Harris Academy Orpington vs The Highway Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.7 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 Highway Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
207 students
| Measure | Harris Academy Orpington Orpington, London | The Highway Primary School Orpington, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #497 of 640 | #820 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2956 of 4,090 | #4897 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 499 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 499 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 48.1% | 17.4% |
| Capacity filled | – | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| 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.highway.bromley.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Highway Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.8 vs 30.2).
- •Harris Academy Orpington is the larger school with 499 students compared with 207.
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 Highway Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Highway Primary School ranks higher (64.8 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 The Highway Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Orpington and Orpington in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris Academy Orpington: 499. The Highway Primary School: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Academy Orpington and The Highway Primary School rank in London?
Harris Academy Orpington is 497th of 640 and The Highway Primary School is 820th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).