Harris Primary Academy Purley Way vs The Minster Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 917 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
The Minster Junior School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
283 students
| Measure | Harris Primary Academy Purley Way Croydon, London | The Minster Junior School Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #609 of 1,720 | #1051 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3567 of 15,697 | #6749 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 577 | 283 |
| Pupils on roll | 577 | 283 |
| Free school meals | 35.4% | 38.2% |
| Capacity filled | 91.6% | 59% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 10% |
| 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 | minsterjunior.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Harris Primary Academy Purley Way scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.8 vs 55.8).
- •Harris Primary Academy Purley Way does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 70%).
- •Harris Primary Academy Purley Way does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 10%).
- •Harris Primary Academy Purley Way is the larger school with 577 students compared with 283.
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 The Minster Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Harris Primary Academy Purley Way ranks higher (71.8 vs 55.8 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 The Minster Junior School?
About 917 m in a straight line, between Croydon and Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris Primary Academy Purley Way: 577. The Minster Junior School: 283. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Primary Academy Purley Way and The Minster Junior School rank in London?
Harris Primary Academy Purley Way is 609th of 1,720 and The Minster Junior School is 1051st of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).