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Harris Academy Purley
Kendra Hall Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 6DT, Croydon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.4 / 100
Top 50%
Better than 50% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,022
Capacity
1,150
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.8, which places it in the top 44% of schools nationally. A commendable 66% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 82% progress to university, with a notable 13% attending top-third institutions. However, the school's LocaleIQ score of 50.4 suggests there is room for improvement compared to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 28 February 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 46.8 | Top 44% 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%. | 66% | Top 50% 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%. | 51% | Top 34% 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%. | 50% | Top 44% 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%. | 25% | Top 44% 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%. | 82% | 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%. | 13% | Average |
Based on 141 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African19.1%
White British10.5%
Asian Indian9.2%
Asian Other8.7%
White Other8.5%
Asian Pakistani8.1%
Black Caribbean8.1%
Mixed Other5.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.6%
Other3.7%
Black Other2.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.9%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.35312, -0.10828 · CR2 6DT
School details
Local authorityCroydon
RegionLondon
URN135955
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.harrispurley.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Harris Academy Purley rated by Ofsted?
Harris Academy Purley was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 February 2023.
Is Harris Academy Purley a good school?
Harris Academy Purley scores 50.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 50% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Harris Academy Purley in GCSEs?
Harris Academy Purley achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.8. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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