Harris Invictus Academy Croydon vs St. Mary's Catholic Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 596 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 Junior School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
216 students
| Measure | Harris Invictus Academy Croydon Croydon, London | St. Mary's Catholic Junior School Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #456 of 640 | #723 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2536 of 4,090 | #4257 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 963 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 963 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 51.2% | 22.7% |
| Capacity filled | 107% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.26 | – |
| A level points per entry | 27.0 | – |
| town | Croydon | Croydon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.harrisinvictus.org.uk/ | www.stmaryscatholicprimaryschoolstrust.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St. Mary's Catholic Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.1 vs 38.4).
- •Harris Invictus Academy Croydon is the larger school with 963 students compared with 216.
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 Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), St. Mary's Catholic Junior School ranks higher (68.1 vs 38.4 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 Junior School?
About 596 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 Junior School: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Invictus Academy Croydon and St. Mary's Catholic Junior School rank in London?
Harris Invictus Academy Croydon is 456th of 640 and St. Mary's Catholic Junior School is 723rd of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).