Harris Academy Purley

A good academy sponsor led school in Croydon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Harris Academy Purley.

South Croydon, CR26DT Ofsted: Good Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
59.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.23
English & Maths grade 4+ %
59.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 70.1%
Continue in education or training
67.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 73.0%
Sustained employment
32.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 13.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
28 February 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Kendra Hall Road
South Croydon, CR26DT
Phone
2086811141
Website
harrispurley.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
135955
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Kendra Hall Road, South Croydon, CR2 6DT
Website
http://www.harrispurley.org.uk
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HARRIS FEDERATION
Capacity
1150 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
1,033
Free School Meals
42.0% (434 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.5% (15 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
47.0
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.2
English Attainment 8:
10.3
Maths Attainment 8:
10.0
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.4
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.2
Ebacc English:
97.1%
Ebacc Entry:
25.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
94.8%
Ebacc Languages:
51.1%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
100.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.23
Progress 8 Range:
0.02 to 0.45
University Progression:
72.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
73.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
13.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
4.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
7.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
72%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
151 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
70.1 (+18.1 vs average)
Education Continuation:
73.0 (+16.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
47.0 (+7.5 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.23 (+0.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
58 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
115
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,033 pupils
11-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Multimedia (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(8 students)
Business Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma at Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)
Economics (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(12 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(14 students)
Media/Film/Tv Studies (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(9 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"To Learn, To Think, To Act"

Meaningful and deep engagement with subject content Knowledge and vocabulary as the foundations for subject skills Personal development supports academic development Literacy and numeracy knowledge and skills are vital to personal and academic success

Head Teacher's Message

Tim Allman, Principal, emphasizes high expectations, a supportive environment and the aim to prepare students to succeed academically and personally while encouraging them to reach their potential.

Facilities

modern classrooms specialist subject spaces

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and ambitious curriculum Sporting, music, art and creative facilities and enrichment opportunities Full programme of events and enrichment for all students Part of the Harris Federation with shared opportunities and experiences British Values education including democracy, rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance

Wraparound Care

Vivify Venues manage our facilities on evenings and weekends.

Admissions Criteria

PAN 180; Admissions Policy 2025-26; Admissions Policy 2026-27; Request for Admissions Outside Year Group; Supplementary Information for SEND; Supplementary Information Form for SEND; Admissions Appeals Form.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available

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