Harris Primary Academy Benson

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

Croydon, CR08RQ Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

82

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
67.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 79.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
90.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 25.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
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
7 June 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
West Way
Shirley
Croydon, CR08RQ
Phone
2087771572
Website
harrisprimarybenson.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139905
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
West Way, Shirley, Croydon, CR0 8RQ
Website
www.harrisprimarybenson.org.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HARRIS FEDERATION
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
199
Free School Meals
32.2% (64 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.5% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
12.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
79.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
25.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
79.0 (+20.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
25.0 (+17.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
12.8 (4.7 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 106.0
2023 107.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
11 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
22
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
199 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Changing lives, shaping futures"

Golden Rules: Show Respect Golden Rules: Take Responsibility Golden Rules: Always Make the Right Choice

Head Teacher's Message

Head of Academy Lee Searle emphasises making learning irresistible, delivering an enjoyable curriculum that fosters reading, writing and maths, and aims to empower pupils to become compassionate, polite and ambitious global citizens within the Harris Federation.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Boom Arts Club Football Club KS1 Netball Club KS2 Football Club KS2 Taekwondo Club Coding Club

Sports

Football Netball Taekwondo

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum designed to cover and often exceed the National Curriculum; sequenced planning with federation subject experts; in-house progression and weekly subject teaching. Reading is central to the curriculum; Ruth Miskin Read Write Inc is used for phonics; specialist PE; Croydon Music Services for music. Foundation for each subject begins in EYFS with sequencing from Reception; mastery mindset with high expectations; deepening understanding rather than accelerating through year groups; cross-subject links; focus on building knowledge and skills. SMSC and British values are integrated into curriculum planning and implementation.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound care is available. Breakfast club costs £6 per session for all children (£4 concession). After school club costs £12.50 per session for children in Reception–Year 6 (£10 concession) and £15 per session for children in Nursery (£10 concession). Prices may change termly. To book, use ParentPay; bookings should be made half-term in advance and will close before the start of the half-term. Breakfast Club: 7:30am–8:30am; After School Club: 3:30pm–6:00pm. Nursery age cost: £15 per session (£10 concession).

SEND Provision

Further information can be found in the Equalities & Additional Intervention section, including the SEND Information Report, Accessibility Plan and SEND Policy.

Financial Information

Wraparound care fees: Breakfast Club £6 per session (concessions £4); After School Club £12.50 per session for Reception–Year 6 (concessions £10); Nursery £15 per session (concessions £10). Prices subject to change on a termly basis. Booking via ParentPay, half-term in advance.

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