Harris Primary Academy Benson vs Orchard Way Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harris Primary Academy Benson
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
238 students
Orchard Way Primary School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
| Measure | Harris Primary Academy Benson Croydon, London | Orchard Way Primary School Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #899 of 1,720 | #1028 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #5498 of 15,697 | #6532 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 238 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 238 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 30.9% | 23% |
| Capacity filled | 56.7% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Croydon | Croydon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.harrisprimarybenson.org.uk | www.orchardway.croydon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Harris Primary Academy Benson scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.7 vs 56.7).
- •Harris Primary Academy Benson does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 67%).
- •Orchard Way Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 9%).
- •Harris Primary Academy Benson is the larger school with 238 students compared with 204.
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 Primary Academy Benson better than Orchard Way Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Harris Primary Academy Benson ranks higher (61.7 vs 56.7 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 Primary Academy Benson and Orchard Way Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Croydon and Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris Primary Academy Benson: 238. Orchard Way Primary School: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Primary Academy Benson and Orchard Way Primary School rank in London?
Harris Primary Academy Benson is 899th of 1,720 and Orchard Way Primary School is 1028th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).