Harris Primary Academy Kenley, Kenley
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Harris Primary Academy Kenley excels at creating an ambitious curriculum that stretches pupils and builds their knowledge and skills progressively. Teachers have excellent subject knowledge and expertly support all pupils, including those with SEND, to achieve their best. The school fosters respectful, responsible pupils who are kind and confident, with outstanding behaviour and attendance supported by meaningful leadership opportunities and frequent community involvement.
Key Strengths
- Very ambitious curriculum that goes beyond national expectations, including French language learning from early years
- Excellent teaching with strong subject knowledge and systematic re-teaching to embed knowledge securely
- Outstanding behaviour and attendance, with pupils conducting themselves exceptionally well
- Comprehensive personal development programme with wide variety of clubs and enrichment activities
- Expert support for pupils with SEND, ensuring they access the same ambitious curriculum
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Coding clubs, junk modelling, taekwondo, chatterbox club, eco-warriors recycling activities, play leaders programme, Kenley 10 activities including library and theatre visits, educational visits to castles and farms, Year 5 residential visit
Harris Primary Academy Kenley is an outstanding primary school where pupils develop excellent academic knowledge and skills across an ambitious curriculum. Pupils are respectful, responsible, and happy learners who achieve very well.
At a Glance
15.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
139 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 86%. Maths has remained stable at around 81%. Writing has improved from 80% to 84%.
Class Sizes
28.7
Avg class size
28.0
Infant (KS1)
29.0
KS2
15
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
433 pupils
452 capacity
19 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Kenley
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Kenley
Admissions Demand - Croydon
Places available
4,890
Applications
4,309
Got 1st preference
86.7%
Got preferred school
98.1%
Primary admissions across Croydon (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.50725%
Overall absence
12.86863%
Persistent absence
373
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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