Harris Primary Academy Haling Park vs Purley Oaks Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 643 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harris Primary Academy Haling Park
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
414 students
Purley Oaks Primary School
South Croydon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
642 students
| Measure | Harris Primary Academy Haling Park Croydon, London | Purley Oaks Primary School South Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #486 of 1,720 | #1451 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2820 of 15,697 | #10856 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 414 | 642 |
| Pupils on roll | 414 | 642 |
| Free school meals | 26.6% | 32.2% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 97.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 5% |
| 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 | South Croydon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.harrisprimaryhalingpark.org.uk/ | www.purleyoaks.croydon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Harris Primary Academy Haling Park scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.9 vs 36.8).
- •Harris Primary Academy Haling Park does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 60%).
- •Harris Primary Academy Haling Park does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 5%).
- •Purley Oaks Primary School is the larger school with 642 students compared with 414.
- •Harris Primary Academy Haling Park is a academy school while Purley Oaks 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 Haling Park better than Purley Oaks Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Harris Primary Academy Haling Park ranks higher (75.9 vs 36.8 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 Haling Park and Purley Oaks Primary School?
About 643 m in a straight line, between Croydon and South Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris Primary Academy Haling Park: 414. Purley Oaks Primary School: 642. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Primary Academy Haling Park and Purley Oaks Primary School rank in London?
Harris Primary Academy Haling Park is 486th of 1,720 and Purley Oaks Primary School is 1451st of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).