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Harris Primary Academy Benson
Croydon·London·Academy
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Harris Primary Academy Benson 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 Benson has 79% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has 238 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 33.3%, 29% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 5.2%.
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At Harris Primary Academy Benson, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
83% met the expected standard in reading and 79% in maths.
Harris Primary Academy Benson has an overall absence rate of 5.2%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at Harris Primary Academy Benson is 33.3%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Harris Primary Academy Benson has 238 pupils on roll.
29% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Harris Primary Academy Benson was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in June 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Harris Primary Academy Benson 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. Only around 18% of schools in England hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Harris Primary Academy Benson'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.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
167/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
67/mo
40% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 12.5 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.5
Bus Stops
7
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Addington Village Tram Stop
1.6km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Parent View
Would Recommend
99%
Child is Happy
47%
Child Feels Safe
50%
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.