Harris Primary Academy Shortlands vs St Christophers The Hall School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harris Primary Academy Shortlands
Bromley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
383 students
St Christophers The Hall School
Beckenham · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
216 students
| Measure | Harris Primary Academy Shortlands Bromley, London | St Christophers The Hall School Beckenham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #357 of 1,720 | – |
| National rank | #2146 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 383 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 383 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 15.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 91.2% | 69.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Bromley | Beckenham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.harrisprimaryshortlands.org.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Harris Primary Academy Shortlands is the larger school with 383 students compared with 216.
- •Harris Primary Academy Shortlands is a academy school while St Christophers The Hall School is a independent 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 Shortlands better than St Christophers The Hall School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Harris Primary Academy Shortlands and St Christophers The Hall School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bromley and Beckenham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harris Primary Academy Shortlands: 383. St Christophers The Hall School: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harris Primary Academy Shortlands and St Christophers The Hall School rank in London?
Harris Primary Academy Shortlands is 357th of 1,720 and St Christophers The Hall School is unranked among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).