Harris City Academy Crystal Palace vs Paxton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,191 students
Paxton Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
386 students
| Measure | Harris City Academy Crystal Palace London, London | Paxton Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #289 of 640 | #977 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1391 of 4,090 | #6076 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,191 | 386 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,191 | 386 |
| Free school meals | 39% | 14.7% |
| Capacity filled | 91.6% | 56.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 74.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.80 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.4 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.harriscrystalpalace.org.uk/ | www.paxtonprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Harris City Academy Crystal Palace scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.7 vs 58.9).
- •Harris City Academy Crystal Palace is the larger school with 1,191 students compared with 386.
- •Harris City Academy Crystal Palace is a academy school while Paxton 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 City Academy Crystal Palace better than Paxton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Harris City Academy Crystal Palace ranks higher (61.7 vs 58.9 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 City Academy Crystal Palace and Paxton Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace: 1,191. Paxton Primary School: 386. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris City Academy Crystal Palace and Paxton Primary School rank in London?
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace is 289th of 640 and Paxton Primary School is 977th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).