Harris Primary Academy Croydon, Croydon

In its own words: "Whatever a child's background or starting point, we want to make sure that they leave us with the academic knowledge and social skills necessary to succeed. As a Harris Federation primary, we believe that everybody has the right to feel safe, happy and respected."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Our aim for pupils at Harris Primary Academy Croydon (HPAC) is for them to develop into happy, confident and independent individuals who are motivated by a real love of learning. We have high expectations for every child and provide expert teaching so that our pupils make excellent progress."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £4.50 per session.

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026, an open evening on Thursday 12 November 2026 and an open day on Friday 15 January 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 88% of Year 6 pupils at Harris Primary Academy Croydon reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 80% and 80% in Croydon and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 62% in reading and 80% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 61 families put Harris Primary Academy Croydon as their first choice and 228 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 7 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Harris Primary Academy Croydon are West Thornton Primary School (0.5 miles, 82% reading, 86% maths); Chestnut Park Primary School (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 57% reading, 60% maths); Elmwood Infant School (0.6 miles, Good); and Elmwood Junior School (0.6 miles, Good, 81% reading, 77% maths).

Harris Primary Academy Croydon's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

Harris Primary Academy Croydon is one of 59 schools run by Harris Federation, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 79% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

40 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Harris Primary Academy Croydon (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 98% say their child is happy there and 95% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (100%); the weakest, that pupils behave well (85%).

34.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 37.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (35%), Black (28%) and Mixed (15%).

In 2026, 46 pupils (11.1%) received SEN support and 9 (2.2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Waddon Marsh Tram Stop, about 410 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Priory Road (CR0), 180 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 1000 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Croydon (488), as is usual near a town centre.

Harris Primary Academy Croydon recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Harris Primary Academy Croydon are Harris Invictus Academy Croydon (0.6 miles), St Mary's Catholic High School (0.8 miles) and The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy (0.9 miles).