The short version
Above-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- 34% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 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
- 406
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 33.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Trust
- HARRIS FEDERATION
- Head
- Mrs Zainab Ladak
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Thomson Crescent, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 3JT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Write Time
Independent · 1.3km away
The Minster Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Link Secondary School
Special school · 1.6km away
Link Primary School
Special school · 1.7km away
The Link School
Academy · 1.7km away
Victoria House PRU
Pupil referral unit · 1.7km away
Educational Excellence and Wellbeing
Independent · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Harris Primary Academy Croydon's Ofsted rating?
Harris Primary Academy Croydon was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harris Primary Academy Croydon?
Harris Primary Academy Croydon currently has 406 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harris Primary Academy Croydon take?
Harris Primary Academy Croydon caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Harris Primary Academy Croydon?
Harris Primary Academy Croydon is in Croydon, CR0 3JT, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harris Primary Academy Croydon have a sixth form?
No, Harris Primary Academy Croydon does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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