Harris Primary Academy Merton vs Woodmansterne School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harris Primary Academy Merton
Mitcham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
486 students
Woodmansterne School
London · Local authority all-through · Ages 3–18
1,637 students
| Measure | Harris Primary Academy Merton Mitcham, London | Woodmansterne School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #632 of 1,720 | #229 of 640 |
| National rank | #3720 of 15,697 | #1068 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 486 | 1,637 |
| Pupils on roll | 486 | 1,637 |
| Free school meals | 35.3% | 23.6% |
| Capacity filled | 92.7% | 88.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 12% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 53.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 75.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.38 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.5 |
| town | Mitcham | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | – | www.woodmansterne.london |
The verdict
- •Harris Primary Academy Merton scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.0 vs 68.9).
- •Harris Primary Academy Merton does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 74%).
- •Harris Primary Academy Merton does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 12%).
- •Woodmansterne School is the larger school with 1,637 students compared with 486.
- •Harris Primary Academy Merton is a academy school while Woodmansterne 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 Merton better than Woodmansterne School?
On the Success Index (England), Harris Primary Academy Merton ranks higher (71.0 vs 68.9 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 Merton and Woodmansterne School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Mitcham and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris Primary Academy Merton: 486. Woodmansterne School: 1,637. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Primary Academy Merton and Woodmansterne School rank in London?
Harris Primary Academy Merton is 632nd of 1,720 and Woodmansterne School is 229th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).