Harris Primary Academy Croydon

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

Croydon, CR03JT Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
52.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 62.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
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
26 September 2023
Previous grade
Inadequate
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
Thomson Crescent
Croydon, CR03JT

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148352
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Thomson Crescent, Croydon, CR0 3JT
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HARRIS FEDERATION
Capacity
475 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
417
Free School Meals
39.7% (166 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.4% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 102.0
2023 105.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Harris Primary Academy Croydon
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 105.0 104.0
2024 104.0 102.0

Overall Trend:

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
23 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
46
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
417 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Down -1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Excellence: every child, every day"

Perseverance Achievement Kindness

Head Teacher's Message

The headteacher emphasises high expectations, expert teaching and a love of learning. The academy aims for every pupil to be happy, confident and independent, with a strong focus on reading, writing and maths, a rich and engaging curriculum, and a caring, community-focused ethos that involves parents and local partnerships.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club runs from 7.30am to the start of the school day with a charge of £4 per session; After School Club runs from the end of the school day to 6.00pm with a charge of £11 per session. Booking is done via the academy office using a provided application form; payments are made in advance through ParentPay. The academy also supports families using Childcare Vouchers or Universal Credit where applicable. Out-of-hours wraparound contact: 07990 004 214 (4:30pm–6:00pm, Monday–Friday). Oversubscription criteria prioritise Looked After/Previously Looked After children, children with exceptional medical/social need, children of staff, and then first come first served on completed online bookings.

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