The short version
Average GCSE results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 39% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.8
3.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
51%
8.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
50%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.05
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 189 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 34 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 20 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 52 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,022
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 39.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Trust
- HARRIS FEDERATION
- Head
- Mr Tim Allman (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Kendra Hall Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 6DT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRegina Coeli Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Giles School
Special school · 343m away
Cumnor House School
Independent · 524m away
The Aerodrome School
Primary · 820m away
Aerodrome Primary Academy
Primary · 820m away
Purley Oaks Primary School
Primary · 847m away
Whitgift School
Independent · 885m away
Harris Primary Academy Haling Park
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Harris Academy Purley a selective school?
No. Harris Academy Purley is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Harris Academy Purley's Ofsted rating?
Harris Academy Purley was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harris Academy Purley?
Harris Academy Purley currently has 1,022 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harris Academy Purley take?
Harris Academy Purley caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Harris Academy Purley?
Harris Academy Purley is in South Croydon, CR2 6DT, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harris Academy Purley have a sixth form?
Yes, Harris Academy Purley has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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