Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane vs South Grove Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 640 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
448 students
South Grove Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
241 students
| Measure | Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane London, London | South Grove Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #316 of 1,720 | #1534 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1905 of 15,697 | #12037 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 448 | 241 |
| Pupils on roll | 448 | 241 |
| Free school meals | 28.8% | 47.9% |
| Capacity filled | 100.4% | 114.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 35% | 3% |
| 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 | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.harrisprimaryphiliplane.org.uk | www.southgrovenprimary15.org |
The verdict
- •Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.6 vs 31.0).
- •Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 61%).
- •Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane does better on ks2: higher standard (35% vs 3%).
- •Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane is the larger school with 448 students compared with 241.
- •Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane is a academy school while South Grove 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 Philip Lane better than South Grove Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane ranks higher (81.6 vs 31.0 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 Philip Lane and South Grove Primary School?
About 640 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane: 448. South Grove Primary School: 241. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane and South Grove Primary School rank in London?
Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane is 316th of 1,720 and South Grove Primary School is 1534th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).