Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace vs James Dixon Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 911 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
369 students
James Dixon Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
425 students
| Measure | Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace London, London | James Dixon Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #962 of 1,720 | #1023 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #5999 of 15,697 | #6512 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 369 | 425 |
| Pupils on roll | 369 | 425 |
| Free school meals | 39.7% | 28.5% |
| Capacity filled | 94.9% | 90.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 12% |
| 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 | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.harrisprimarycrystalpalace.org.uk/ | www.jamesdixon.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.2 vs 56.8).
- •Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 67%).
- •James Dixon Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 9%).
- •James Dixon Primary School is the larger school with 425 students compared with 369.
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 Crystal Palace better than James Dixon Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace ranks higher (59.2 vs 56.8 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 Crystal Palace and James Dixon Primary School?
About 911 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace: 369. James Dixon Primary School: 425. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace and James Dixon Primary School rank in London?
Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace is 962nd of 1,720 and James Dixon Primary School is 1023rd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).