Harris Primary Academy Benson vs St John's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 590 m 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
St John's CofE Primary School
Croydon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
418 students
| Measure | Harris Primary Academy Benson Croydon, London | St John's CofE Primary School Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #899 of 1,720 | #439 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #5498 of 15,697 | #2569 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 238 | 418 |
| Pupils on roll | 238 | 418 |
| Free school meals | 30.9% | 8.4% |
| Capacity filled | 56.7% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 7% |
| 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.st-johns.croydon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St John's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.5 vs 61.7).
- •St John's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 74%).
- •Harris Primary Academy Benson does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 7%).
- •St John's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 238.
- •Harris Primary Academy Benson is a academy school while St John's CofE 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 Primary Academy Benson better than St John's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St John's CofE Primary School ranks higher (77.5 vs 61.7 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 St John's CofE Primary School?
About 590 m in a straight line, between Croydon and Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris Primary Academy Benson: 238. St John's CofE Primary School: 418. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Primary Academy Benson and St John's CofE Primary School rank in London?
Harris Primary Academy Benson is 899th of 1,720 and St John's CofE Primary School is 439th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).