Harris Junior Academy Carshalton vs St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 619 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harris Junior Academy Carshalton
Carshalton · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
358 students
St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls
Carshalton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,425 students
| Measure | Harris Junior Academy Carshalton Carshalton, London | St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls Carshalton, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #729 of 1,720 | #104 of 640 |
| National rank | #4320 of 15,697 | #495 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 358 | 1,425 |
| Pupils on roll | 358 | 1,425 |
| Free school meals | 20.1% | 16.7% |
| Capacity filled | 99.4% | 92% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 57.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 60% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 81.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.30 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.0 |
| town | Carshalton | Carshalton |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.harrisjuniorcarshalton.org.uk/ | www.stphils.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.3 vs 67.7).
- •St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls is the larger school with 1,425 students compared with 358.
- •Harris Junior Academy Carshalton is a academy school while St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Harris Junior Academy Carshalton is co-educational and St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls 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 Junior Academy Carshalton better than St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls ranks higher (83.3 vs 67.7 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 Junior Academy Carshalton and St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls?
About 619 m in a straight line, between Carshalton and Carshalton in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris Junior Academy Carshalton: 358. St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls: 1,425. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Junior Academy Carshalton and St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls rank in London?
Harris Junior Academy Carshalton is 729th of 1,720 and St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls is 104th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).