Harrow School vs St George's Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrow School
Harrow-on-the-Hill · Independent secondary · Ages 12–19
833 students
St George's Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy
Harrow · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
404 students
| Measure | Harrow School Harrow-on-the-Hill, London | St George's Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy Harrow, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #545 of 640 | #164 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3339 of 4,090 | #1060 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 12–19 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 833 | 404 |
| Pupils on roll | 833 | 404 |
| Free school meals | – | 5.4% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 24.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 1.91 | – |
| A level points per entry | 48.1 | – |
| town | Harrow-on-the-Hill | Harrow |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.harrowschool.org.uk | www.stgeorgesprimary.org |
The verdict
- •St George's Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.9 vs 22.8).
- •Harrow School is the larger school with 833 students compared with 404.
- •Harrow School is a independent school while St George's Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Harrow School is boys and St George's Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy is co-educational.
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 School better than St George's Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St George's Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (87.9 vs 22.8 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 Harrow School and St George's Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Harrow in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harrow School: 833. St George's Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy: 404. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harrow School and St George's Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in London?
Harrow School is 545th of 640 and St George's Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy is 164th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).