The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
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)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 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
- 378
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 35.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bromley
- Trust
- HARRIS FEDERATION
- Head
- Ms Beth Greenwood
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Malcolm Road, Penge, London, SE20 8RH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWoodside Park School
Independent · Very close
St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 730m away
Harris Primary Academy Kent House
Primary · 844m away
Anerley School for Boys
Special school · 895m away
James Dixon Primary School
Primary · 911m away
Alexandra Infant School
Primary · 949m away
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace's Ofsted rating?
Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace?
Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace currently has 378 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace take?
Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace?
Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace is in London, SE20 8RH, in the Bromley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace have a sixth form?
No, Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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