Harris Academy South Norwood vs St Chad's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 978 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harris Academy South Norwood
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,008 students
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
336 students
| Measure | Harris Academy South Norwood London, London | St Chad's Catholic Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #392 of 640 | #599 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2071 of 4,090 | #3517 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,008 | 336 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,008 | 336 |
| Free school meals | 41.5% | 26.8% |
| Capacity filled | 87.7% | 75.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.50 | – |
| A level points per entry | 30.4 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.harrissouthnorwood.org.uk/ | www.stchadsprimaryschool.com |
The verdict
- •St Chad's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.1 vs 47.9).
- •Harris Academy South Norwood is the larger school with 1,008 students compared with 336.
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 South Norwood better than St Chad's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Chad's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (72.1 vs 47.9 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 South Norwood and St Chad's Catholic Primary School?
About 978 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris Academy South Norwood: 1,008. St Chad's Catholic Primary School: 336. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Academy South Norwood and St Chad's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Harris Academy South Norwood is 392nd of 640 and St Chad's Catholic Primary School is 599th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).