Harris Primary Academy Purley Way vs High View Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 878 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harris Primary Academy Purley Way
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
577 students
High View Primary School
Wallington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
438 students
| Measure | Harris Primary Academy Purley Way Croydon, London | High View Primary School Wallington, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #609 of 1,720 | #742 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3567 of 15,697 | #4415 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 577 | 438 |
| Pupils on roll | 577 | 438 |
| Free school meals | 35.4% | 11.8% |
| Capacity filled | 91.6% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 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 | Croydon | Wallington |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.harrisprimarypurleyway.org.uk | www.highviewprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Harris Primary Academy Purley Way scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.8 vs 67.3).
- •Harris Primary Academy Purley Way does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 65%).
- •High View Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 15%).
- •Harris Primary Academy Purley Way is the larger school with 577 students compared with 438.
- •Harris Primary Academy Purley Way is a academy school while High View 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Harris Primary Academy Purley Way better than High View Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Harris Primary Academy Purley Way ranks higher (71.8 vs 67.3 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 Purley Way and High View Primary School?
About 878 m in a straight line, between Croydon and Wallington in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris Primary Academy Purley Way: 577. High View Primary School: 438. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Primary Academy Purley Way and High View Primary School rank in London?
Harris Primary Academy Purley Way is 609th of 1,720 and High View Primary School is 742nd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).