Harris Academy Rainham vs La Salette Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harris Academy Rainham
Rainham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
913 students
La Salette Catholic Primary School
Rainham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
| Measure | Harris Academy Rainham Rainham, London | La Salette Catholic Primary School Rainham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #241 of 640 | #257 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1145 of 4,090 | #1599 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 913 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 913 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 25.8% | 15.7% |
| Capacity filled | – | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 20% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.54 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rainham | Rainham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | – | www.lasalette.havering.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •La Salette Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.7 vs 67.1).
- •Harris Academy Rainham is the larger school with 913 students compared with 210.
- •Harris Academy Rainham is a academy school while La Salette Catholic Primary 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 Rainham better than La Salette Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), La Salette Catholic Primary School ranks higher (83.7 vs 67.1 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 Rainham and La Salette Catholic Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Rainham and Rainham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris Academy Rainham: 913. La Salette Catholic Primary School: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Academy Rainham and La Salette Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Harris Academy Rainham is 241st of 640 and La Salette Catholic Primary School is 257th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).