Harris Academy Purley vs Wilson's School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 1.5 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
Wilson's School
Wallington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,327 students
| Measure | Harris Academy Purley South Croydon, London | Wilson's School Wallington, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Top 50% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #389 of 640 | #5 of 640 |
| National rank | #2046 of 4,090 | #8 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,013 | 1,327 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,013 | 1,327 |
| Free school meals | 39.2% | 5.9% |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.8 | 86.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50.5% | 100% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65.8% | 100% |
| EBacc average points | 4.17 | 8.66 |
| A level points per entry | 29.3 | 50.6 |
| town | South Croydon | Wallington |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.harrispurley.org.uk | www.wilsons.school |
The verdict
- •Wilson's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.3 vs 48.4).
- •Wilson's School is the larger school with 1,327 students compared with 1,013.
- •Harris Academy Purley is co-educational and Wilson's 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 Wilson's School?
On the Success Index (England), Wilson's School ranks higher (99.3 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 Wilson's School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between South Croydon and Wallington in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris Academy Purley: 1,013. Wilson's School: 1,327. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Academy Purley and Wilson's School rank in London?
Harris Academy Purley is 389th of 640 and Wilson's School is 5th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).