Is Harris Primary Academy Purley Way a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 24 April 2025. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 17th of 85 primary schools in Croydon. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Harris Primary Academy Purley Way's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 79% of pupils at Harris Primary Academy Purley Way met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Harris Primary Academy Purley Way?

Applications for Reception places at Harris Primary Academy Purley Way starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Harris Primary Academy Purley Way

47 Propeller Crescent, Croydon, CR0 4FE

Local ranking17th of 85 primary schools in Croydon

Ofsted: Outstanding

Primary

Phase

630

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 24 April 2025. Figures last updated 7 September 2026.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 79.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 15.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 80.0%
Writing (Expected): 82.0%
Maths (Expected): 80.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 77.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 61

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 547
Boys: 294 (51%)
Girls: 283 (49%)
Capacity: 630 (92% full)
SEND: 11.0%
FSM Eligible: 37.1%
EAL: 32.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.7%
SEN Support: 7.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 25.0
Budget per Pupil: £7,265/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 10.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Black African: 17.0%
Black Caribbean: 14.4%
Mixed Other: 12.6%
White British: 10.9%
White Other: 7.6%
Asian Pakistani: 7.6%
Asian Indian: 6.5%
Asian Other: 5.9%

17.0%

Black African

14.4%

Black Caribbean

12.6%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

02038721970

info@harrisprimarypurleyway.org.uk

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47 Propeller Crescent

Croydon, London

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Administrative

URN: 140395
UKPRN: 10058102
Establishment No.: 2061
Trust: HARRIS FEDERATION

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