Harris Primary Academy Purley Way vs Krishna Avanti Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.0 km 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
Krishna Avanti Primary School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
| Measure | Harris Primary Academy Purley Way Croydon, London | Krishna Avanti Primary School Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #609 of 1,720 | #112 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3567 of 15,697 | #778 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 577 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 577 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 35.4% | 7.1% |
| Capacity filled | 91.6% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 16% |
| 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 | Croydon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.harrisprimarypurleyway.org.uk | avanti.org.uk/kapscroydon/ |
The verdict
- •Krishna Avanti Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.2 vs 71.8).
- •Krishna Avanti Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 79%).
- •Krishna Avanti Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 15%).
- •Harris Primary Academy Purley Way is the larger school with 577 students compared with 212.
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 Purley Way better than Krishna Avanti Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Krishna Avanti Primary School ranks higher (90.2 vs 71.8 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 Krishna Avanti Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Croydon and Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris Primary Academy Purley Way: 577. Krishna Avanti Primary School: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Primary Academy Purley Way and Krishna Avanti Primary School rank in London?
Harris Primary Academy Purley Way is 609th of 1,720 and Krishna Avanti Primary School is 112th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).