Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 12 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
242 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Barking · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
242 students
| Measure | Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park London, London | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Barking, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1071 of 1,720 | #363 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #6904 of 15,697 | #2177 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 242 | 242 |
| Pupils on roll | 242 | 242 |
| Free school meals | 60.3% | 32.1% |
| Capacity filled | 57.6% | 57.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 28% |
| 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 | London | Barking |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.harrisprimarypeckhampark.org.uk | st-josephs-catholic-primary.secure-primarysite.net/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.9 vs 55.0).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 76%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (28% vs 7%).
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 Peckham Park better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (79.9 vs 55.0 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 Peckham Park and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between London and Barking in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park: 242. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 242. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park is 1071st of 1,720 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 363rd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).