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Where is Harris Primary Academy Croydon located?

Harris Primary Academy Croydon is located in Croydon, Surrey, London, CR0 3JT.

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Harris Primary Academy Croydon serves students aged 3 to 11.

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Harris Primary Academy Croydon — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Harris Primary Academy Croydon

Harris Primary Academy Croydon is a primary academy in Croydon, London. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, Harris Primary Academy Croydon has 62% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 198 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 29.4%, 32% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 5.7%.

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OfstedOutstanding · 2023KS2 expected62%Attendance94.3%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Harris Primary Academy Croydon?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 3–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 198 pupils
SEN support: 13% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Above par for its intake

Harris Primary Academy Croydon is in the upper half for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (31–85% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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The area around this school

Environment score: 23/100

Below-average surroundings

Air quality8/100

Transport access65/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Harris Primary Academy Croydon

At Harris Primary Academy Croydon, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

62% met the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths.

Attendance at Harris Primary Academy Croydon

Harris Primary Academy Croydon has an overall absence rate of 5.7%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Harris Primary Academy Croydon

The teacher turnover rate at Harris Primary Academy Croydon is 29.4%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Harris Primary Academy Croydon

Harris Primary Academy Croydon has 198 pupils on roll.

32% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

13% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Harris Primary Academy Croydon Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Harris Primary Academy Croydon was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in September 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Harris Primary Academy Croydon is next inspection expected around 2027.

An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard — the top grade Ofsted awarded under the graded system.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Harris Primary Academy Croydon's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

Harris Primary Academy Croydon