Harris Academy Purley vs Whitgift School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 885 m 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
Whitgift School
Haling Park · Independent all-through · Ages 10–18
1,515 students
| Measure | Harris Academy Purley South Croydon, London | Whitgift School Haling Park, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #389 of 640 | #576 of 640 |
| National rank | #2046 of 4,090 | #3514 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 10–18 |
| Students | 1,013 | 1,515 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,013 | 1,515 |
| Free school meals | 39.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 94.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.8 | 13.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50.5% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65.8% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 4.17 | 1.29 |
| A level points per entry | 29.3 | 47.0 |
| town | South Croydon | Haling Park |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.harrispurley.org.uk | www.whitgift.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Harris Academy Purley scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.4 vs 20.4).
- •Whitgift School is the larger school with 1,515 students compared with 1,013.
- •Harris Academy Purley is a academy school while Whitgift School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Harris Academy Purley is co-educational and Whitgift School is boys.
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 Whitgift School?
On the Success Index (England), Harris Academy Purley ranks higher (48.4 vs 20.4 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 Whitgift School?
About 885 m in a straight line, between South Croydon and Haling Park in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris Academy Purley: 1,013. Whitgift School: 1,515. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Academy Purley and Whitgift School rank in London?
Harris Academy Purley is 389th of 640 and Whitgift School is 576th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).