Harrow High School vs The Excelsior Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 18 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
The Excelsior Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
983 students
| Measure | Harrow High School Harrow, London | The Excelsior Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #337 of 640 | #429 of 640 |
| National rank | #1722 of 4,090 | #2376 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 982 | 983 |
| Pupils on roll | 982 | 983 |
| Free school meals | 33.9% | 64.7% |
| Capacity filled | 89.3% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.4 | 44.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.3% | 39.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.5% | 60.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.35 | 4.11 |
| A level points per entry | 34.8 | 38.6 |
| town | Harrow | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.harrowhigh.com | www.excelsiorcst.org |
The verdict
- •Harrow High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.9 vs 41.6).
- •The Excelsior Academy is the larger school with 983 students compared with 982.
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 The Excelsior Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Harrow High School ranks higher (54.9 vs 41.6 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 The Excelsior Academy?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Harrow and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harrow High School: 982. The Excelsior Academy: 983. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harrow High School and The Excelsior Academy rank in London?
Harrow High School is 337th of 640 and The Excelsior Academy is 429th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).