Harris Primary Academy Kenley vs St David's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harris Primary Academy Kenley
Kenley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
433 students
St David's School
Purley · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
139 students
| Measure | Harris Primary Academy Kenley Kenley, London | St David's School Purley, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #661 of 1,720 | – |
| National rank | #3916 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 433 | 139 |
| Pupils on roll | 433 | 139 |
| Free school meals | 15.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 95.8% | 80.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Kenley | Purley |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.harrisprimarykenley.org.uk | www.stdavidsschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Harris Primary Academy Kenley is the larger school with 433 students compared with 139.
- •Harris Primary Academy Kenley is a academy school while St David's School is a independent 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 Kenley better than St David's School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Harris Primary Academy Kenley and St David's School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Kenley and Purley in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris Primary Academy Kenley: 433. St David's School: 139. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Primary Academy Kenley and St David's School rank in London?
Harris Primary Academy Kenley is 661st of 1,720 and St David's School is unranked among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).