Harris Primary Academy Purley Way, Croydon
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
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Harris Primary Academy Purley Way combines strong academic teaching with excellent personal development. Pupils not only achieve well in their studies but also develop into responsible, kind and ambitious young people. The school enriches learning through diverse experiences, workshops on life skills and safety, and opportunities for all pupils to take part in performances and competitions.
Key Strengths
- Well-constructed curriculum with carefully mapped knowledge, skills and vocabulary that helps all pupils, including those with SEND, access learning effectively
- Highly effective systematic phonics teaching from Reception, enabling pupils to become confident and fluent readers
- Strong culture of learning where pupils are respectful, self-disciplined and take responsibility for themselves and their community
- Wide range of enrichment activities and clubs that develop pupil talents and build confidence
- Effective staff training and support from trust subject experts, ensuring consistent high-quality teaching across the school
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Ballet, Zumba, martial arts, violin lessons, steel pans, pentathlons, competitive problem-solving quizzes, Royal Opera House performances, end of year productions, residential care home visits, charity carol singing, knife crime and road safety workshops
Harris Primary Academy Purley Way has maintained the outstanding standards identified at its previous inspection in 2019. The school has high aspirations for pupils, who achieve exceptionally well academically and personally.
At a Glance
35.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
240 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 87% to 80%. Maths has declined from 94% to 80%. Writing has remained stable at around 82%.
Class Sizes
28.8
Avg class size
28.4
Infant (KS1)
29.1
KS2
19
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
577 pupils
630 capacity
53 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Croydon
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Croydon
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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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.17861%
Overall absence
10.75697%
Persistent absence
502
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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