Harris Academy Sutton vs Sutton High School GDST
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harris Academy Sutton
Sutton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,294 students
Sutton High School GDST
Sutton · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
878 students
| Measure | Harris Academy Sutton Sutton, London | Sutton High School GDST Sutton, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #75 of 640 | #486 of 640 |
| National rank | #345 of 4,090 | #2848 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 1,294 | 878 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,294 | 878 |
| Free school meals | 12.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 99.9% | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 58.2 | 39.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 70.2% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 85.4% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 5.44 | 2.22 |
| A level points per entry | 37.4 | 46.4 |
| town | Sutton | Sutton |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.harrissutton.org.uk/ | www.suttonhigh.gdst.net |
The verdict
- •Harris Academy Sutton scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.4 vs 32.2).
- •Harris Academy Sutton is the larger school with 1,294 students compared with 878.
- •Harris Academy Sutton is a academy school while Sutton High School GDST is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Harris Academy Sutton is co-educational and Sutton High School GDST is girls.
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 Sutton better than Sutton High School GDST?
On the Success Index (England), Harris Academy Sutton ranks higher (87.4 vs 32.2 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 Sutton and Sutton High School GDST?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Sutton and Sutton in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris Academy Sutton: 1,294. Sutton High School GDST: 878. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Academy Sutton and Sutton High School GDST rank in London?
Harris Academy Sutton is 75th of 640 and Sutton High School GDST is 486th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).