Harris Invictus Academy Croydon vs St Mary's Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 415 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harris Invictus Academy Croydon
Croydon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
963 students
St Mary's Catholic High School
Croydon · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
565 students
| Measure | Harris Invictus Academy Croydon Croydon, London | St Mary's Catholic High School Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #456 of 640 | #557 of 640 |
| National rank | #2536 of 4,090 | #3418 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 963 | 565 |
| Pupils on roll | 963 | 565 |
| Free school meals | 51.2% | 34.3% |
| Capacity filled | 107% | 50.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.0 | 36.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.5% | 22.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.9% | 37.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.26 | 3.09 |
| A level points per entry | 27.0 | – |
| town | Croydon | Croydon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.harrisinvictus.org.uk/ | www.stmaryscroydon.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Harris Invictus Academy Croydon scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.4 vs 21.6).
- •Harris Invictus Academy Croydon is the larger school with 963 students compared with 565.
- •Harris Invictus Academy Croydon is a academy school while St Mary's Catholic High 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 Invictus Academy Croydon better than St Mary's Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), Harris Invictus Academy Croydon ranks higher (38.4 vs 21.6 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 Invictus Academy Croydon and St Mary's Catholic High School?
About 415 m in a straight line, between Croydon and Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris Invictus Academy Croydon: 963. St Mary's Catholic High School: 565. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Invictus Academy Croydon and St Mary's Catholic High School rank in London?
Harris Invictus Academy Croydon is 456th of 640 and St Mary's Catholic High School is 557th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).