SchoolScoresHarris Primary Academy Purley Way
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of HARRIS FEDERATION
47 Propeller Crescent, Croydon, CR0 4FE
020 3872 1970 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
This school hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet. New schools are usually inspected within their first few years.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
83 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Croydon comparisons use the 4 of its 87 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 83 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Croydon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 47% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 95% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 35% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 93% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 38% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 86% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 24 parents whose child had been bullied Higher than 85% of 329 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | – | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 82 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 56% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 87% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 13 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 87% of 552 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 87% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 65% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%said yes | 96% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 15%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Croydon figures pool parents at the Croydon schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
61 pupils in this year group.
79% — 11 points above the Croydon average, and 17 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Croydon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 79% | 68% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 15% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 82% | 77% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 78% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Croydon. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 63 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 52 |
| Of those, offered a place | 52 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 206 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Croydon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years Joint 24th highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 37.1% | 28.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 24th highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 63% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 84th highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 8% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.3% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 48th highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 80% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 32.7% | 37.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 43rd lowest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Lower than 45% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 31st lowest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Lower than 56% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.8% | 14.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 49th lowest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Lower than 56% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 34th lowest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Lower than 63% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 57th highest of 87 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 43% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.0 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 43rd highest of 87 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 64% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.5 | 11.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 23rd highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 80% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 23.2% | 17.4%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Aerodrome Primary Academy 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 2 strong, 5 expected · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- High View Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Minster Junior School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Minster Nursery and Infants CofE Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion), confirmed 2025
- Krishna Avanti Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Elphege's RC Junior School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2021 · 92% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Elphege's RC Infants' School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024, before conversion)
- Howard Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011), confirmed 2022 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- Heathfield Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2025 · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Harris Primary Academy Purley Way's Ofsted rating?
Harris Primary Academy Purley Way hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet.
How did Harris Primary Academy Purley Way do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 17 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Harris Primary Academy Purley Way?
95% of the 83 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Harris Primary Academy Purley Way to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Harris Primary Academy Purley Way oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 52 families put Harris Primary Academy Purley Way as their first choice for 63 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 52 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 140395.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.