Harris Academy Purley vs Harris Primary Academy Haling Park
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harris Academy Purley
South Croydon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,013 students
Harris Primary Academy Haling Park
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
414 students
| Measure | Harris Academy Purley South Croydon, London | Harris Primary Academy Haling Park Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #389 of 640 | #486 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2046 of 4,090 | #2820 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,013 | 414 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,013 | 414 |
| Free school meals | 39.2% | 26.6% |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.17 | – |
| A level points per entry | 29.3 | – |
| town | South Croydon | Croydon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.harrispurley.org.uk | www.harrisprimaryhalingpark.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Harris Primary Academy Haling Park scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.9 vs 48.4).
- •Harris Academy Purley is the larger school with 1,013 students compared with 414.
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 Purley better than Harris Primary Academy Haling Park?
On the Success Index (England), Harris Primary Academy Haling Park ranks higher (75.9 vs 48.4 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 Purley and Harris Primary Academy Haling Park?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between South Croydon and Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris Academy Purley: 1,013. Harris Primary Academy Haling Park: 414. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Academy Purley and Harris Primary Academy Haling Park rank in London?
Harris Academy Purley is 389th of 640 and Harris Primary Academy Haling Park is 486th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).