Harris Primary Academy Orpington vs Poverest Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harris Primary Academy Orpington
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
269 students
Poverest Primary School
Orpington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
433 students
| Measure | Harris Primary Academy Orpington Orpington, London | Poverest Primary School Orpington, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1232 of 1,720 | #902 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #8362 of 15,697 | #5523 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 269 | 433 |
| Pupils on roll | 269 | 433 |
| Free school meals | 38.7% | 23.6% |
| Capacity filled | 64% | 98.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 18% |
| 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 | Orpington | Orpington |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.harrisprimaryorpington.org.uk | www.poverestprimaryschool.com |
The verdict
- •Poverest Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.6 vs 48.3).
- •Poverest Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 63%).
- •Poverest Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 12%).
- •Poverest Primary School is the larger school with 433 students compared with 269.
- •Harris Primary Academy Orpington is a academy school while Poverest 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 Orpington better than Poverest Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Poverest Primary School ranks higher (61.6 vs 48.3 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 Orpington and Poverest Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Orpington and Orpington in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris Primary Academy Orpington: 269. Poverest Primary School: 433. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Primary Academy Orpington and Poverest Primary School rank in London?
Harris Primary Academy Orpington is 1232nd of 1,720 and Poverest Primary School is 902nd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).