Harris Academy Purley vs Thomas More Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 1.3 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
Thomas More Catholic School
Purley · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
599 students
| Measure | Harris Academy Purley South Croydon, London | Thomas More Catholic School Purley, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #389 of 640 | #481 of 640 |
| National rank | #2046 of 4,090 | #2783 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,013 | 599 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,013 | 599 |
| Free school meals | 39.2% | 43.2% |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 70.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.8 | 42.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50.5% | 38.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65.8% | 54.9% |
| EBacc average points | 4.17 | 3.95 |
| A level points per entry | 29.3 | – |
| town | South Croydon | Purley |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.harrispurley.org.uk | www.tmore.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Harris Academy Purley scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.4 vs 33.3).
- •Harris Academy Purley is the larger school with 1,013 students compared with 599.
- •Harris Academy Purley is a academy school while Thomas More Catholic School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Thomas More Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), Harris Academy Purley ranks higher (48.4 vs 33.3 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 Thomas More Catholic School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between South Croydon and Purley in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris Academy Purley: 1,013. Thomas More Catholic School: 599. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Academy Purley and Thomas More Catholic School rank in London?
Harris Academy Purley is 389th of 640 and Thomas More Catholic School is 481st of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).