The short version
Above-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- 36% 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
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 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, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 49 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 547
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 35.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Trust
- HARRIS FEDERATION
- Head
- Mr Oscar Sanders (Head of Academy)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
47 Propeller Crescent, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 4FE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Aerodrome School
Primary · 562m away
Aerodrome Primary Academy
Primary · 562m away
Wilson's School
Secondary · 872m away
High View Primary School
Primary · 878m away
St Elphege's RC Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Elphege's RC Infants' School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Giles School
Special school · 1.1km away
Whitgift School
Independent · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Harris Primary Academy Purley Way's Ofsted rating?
Harris Primary Academy Purley Way was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harris Primary Academy Purley Way?
Harris Primary Academy Purley Way currently has 547 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harris Primary Academy Purley Way take?
Harris Primary Academy Purley Way caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Harris Primary Academy Purley Way?
Harris Primary Academy Purley Way is in Croydon, CR0 4FE, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harris Primary Academy Purley Way have a sixth form?
No, Harris Primary Academy Purley Way does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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