Harris Primary Academy Haling Park vs Whitgift School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 384 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
Whitgift School
Haling Park · Independent all-through · Ages 10–18
1,515 students
| Measure | Harris Primary Academy Haling Park Croydon, London | Whitgift School Haling Park, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #486 of 1,720 | #576 of 640 |
| National rank | #2820 of 15,697 | #3514 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 10–18 |
| Students | 414 | 1,515 |
| Pupils on roll | 414 | 1,515 |
| Free school meals | 26.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 94.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 13.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.29 |
| A level points per entry | – | 47.0 |
| town | Croydon | Haling Park |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.harrisprimaryhalingpark.org.uk/ | www.whitgift.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Harris Primary Academy Haling Park scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.9 vs 20.4).
- •Whitgift School is the larger school with 1,515 students compared with 414.
- •Harris Primary Academy Haling Park is a academy school while Whitgift School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Harris Primary Academy Haling Park is co-educational and Whitgift School is boys.
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 Whitgift School?
On the Success Index (England), Harris Primary Academy Haling Park ranks higher (75.9 vs 20.4 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 Whitgift School?
About 384 m in a straight line, between Croydon and Haling Park in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris Primary Academy Haling Park: 414. Whitgift School: 1,515. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Primary Academy Haling Park and Whitgift School rank in London?
Harris Primary Academy Haling Park is 486th of 1,720 and Whitgift School is 576th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).