The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 34 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 238
- Capacity
- 57%
- FSM
- 30.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Trust
- HARRIS FEDERATION
- Head
- Mr Lee Searle (Head of Academy)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
West Way, Shirley, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 8RQ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Harris Primary Academy Benson's Ofsted rating?
Harris Primary Academy Benson was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harris Primary Academy Benson?
Harris Primary Academy Benson currently has 238 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harris Primary Academy Benson take?
Harris Primary Academy Benson caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Harris Primary Academy Benson?
Harris Primary Academy Benson is in Croydon, CR0 8RQ, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harris Primary Academy Benson have a sixth form?
No, Harris Primary Academy Benson does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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