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Harris City Academy Crystal Palace
Maberley Road, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 2JH, Croydon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.5 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 85% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,162
Capacity
1,300
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 22% of schools nationally. A notable 75% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 79% enter the EBacc, indicating a robust curriculum. While 72% of parents express satisfaction, the school could improve in parental recommendations and further support for students aiming for top-third universities, where only 19% succeed.
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Last inspected: 1 April 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 52.3 | Top 22% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 75% | Top 26% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 57% | Top 22% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 79% | Top 21% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 40% | Top 21% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 78% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 19% | Average |
Based on 188 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (103 responses)
★★★★★3.6
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
School has high expectations
85%
Good range of subjects
84%
My child feels safe
83%
My child makes good progress
83%
Progress is communicated
82%
My child is happy
79%
Behaviour is good
76%
I'd recommend this school
72%
School supports development
70%
School keeps me informed
65%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African32.4%
Black Caribbean15.0%
White British8.1%
White Other7.4%
Mixed Other6.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.4%
Asian Other4.2%
Black Other3.7%
Asian Pakistani3.3%
Mixed W+B African3.2%
Asian Indian2.8%
Other2.8%
Asian Bangladeshi1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Location
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51.41167, -0.07682 · SE19 2JH
School details
Local authorityCroydon
RegionLondon
URN135311
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Harris City Academy Crystal Palace rated by Ofsted?
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 April 2025.
Is Harris City Academy Crystal Palace a good school?
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace scores 84.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Harris City Academy Crystal Palace?
Based on 103 Ofsted Parent View responses, Harris City Academy Crystal Palace receives a satisfaction score of 73% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Harris City Academy Crystal Palace in GCSEs?
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.3. 75% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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