Harrow High School vs St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrow High School
Harrow · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
982 students
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
Harrow · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
408 students
| Measure | Harrow High School Harrow, London | St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Harrow, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #337 of 640 | #339 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1722 of 4,090 | #2046 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 982 | 408 |
| Pupils on roll | 982 | 408 |
| Free school meals | 33.9% | 7.6% |
| Capacity filled | 89.3% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.35 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.8 | – |
| town | Harrow | Harrow |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.harrowhigh.com | www.st-anselms.harrow.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Anselm's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.7 vs 54.9).
- •Harrow High School is the larger school with 982 students compared with 408.
- •Harrow High School is a academy school while St Anselm's Catholic 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 Harrow High School better than St Anselm's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Anselm's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (80.7 vs 54.9 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 Harrow High School and St Anselm's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Harrow and Harrow in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harrow High School: 982. St Anselm's Catholic Primary School: 408. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harrow High School and St Anselm's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Harrow High School is 337th of 640 and St Anselm's Catholic Primary School is 339th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).