Harris City Academy Crystal Palace

A outstanding academy sponsor led school in Croydon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Harris City Academy Crystal Palace.

London, SE192JH Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
59.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.24
English & Maths grade 4+ %
60.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 71.8%
Continue in education or training
65.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 71.0%
Sustained employment
27.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 10.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
16 October 2014
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Maberley Road
Upper Norwood
London, SE192JH
Phone
2087712261
Website
harriscrystalpalace.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
135311
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Maberley Road, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 2JH
Website
http://www.harriscrystalpalace.org.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HARRIS FEDERATION
Capacity
1300 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,258
Free School Meals
37.2% (468 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.2% (15 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
51.4
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.1
English Attainment 8:
11.3
Maths Attainment 8:
10.0
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
15.0
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.1
Ebacc English:
97.7%
Ebacc Entry:
42.9%
Ebacc Humanities:
97.7%
Ebacc Languages:
74.6%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.9%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.24
Progress 8 Range:
0.03 to 0.45
University Progression:
69.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
71.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
10.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
11.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
69%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
193 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
42.9 (+23.5 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
71.8 (+19.8 vs average)
Education Continuation:
71.0 (+14.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
51.4 (+11.9 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.24 (+0.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
78 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
157
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,258 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Sports Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma at Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(9 students)
Business Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(28 students)
Mathematics (Further) (GCE AS level (All))
★★★ ★★
(8 students)
Business Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma at Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(18 students)
Multimedia (OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma at Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(9 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"All Can Achieve"

Community Courage Courtesy Co-operation Contribution

Religion & Philosophy lessons are predominantly Christian but explore beliefs and values of other faiths including multicultural celebrations; annual Carol Service at a local church; cross-curricular approach to SMSC and British Values.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from the Principal: Harris City Academy Crystal Palace aims to provide high quality education and training for students of all abilities and backgrounds. We emphasise traditional standards of uniform, good manners, discipline and respect while providing a very relevant and modern education which will enable our students to succeed in the workplace and society of the twenty-first century. - Mr Rigby

Curriculum Highlights

Three-year Key Stage 3 curriculum with GCSE and vocational options in Year 9; students take English, Mathematics, Science, Physical Education, Religion, Philosophy & Politics, History, Geography, Art, Computer Science, Design and Technology, Music, and one of French, Spanish or Mandarin. KS4 options include a broad range of subjects: Art and Design, Business Studies, Citizenship, Computer Science, Design Technology, Drama, Economics, Food, Nutrition and Preparation, History, Media Studies, Music, Religion and Philosophy, Sociology, Physical Education; literacy is promoted across all subjects; assessment and revision guidance are provided. The curriculum emphasises literacy, debate, enrichment, and personal development alongside academic achievement; SMSC and British Values are embedded through tutor time, assemblies, thematic days, and a personal development focus. The academy sits within the Harris Federation, enabling collaboration and sharing of high-quality teaching and knowledge across its academies.

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