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Harris Primary Academy Benson
West Way, Shirley, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 8RQ, Croydon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
93.2 / 100
Top 7%
Better than 93% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
238
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
57%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted in June 2023, this primary academy demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 74% of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 25% nationally. The school also boasts a high LocaleIQ score of 93.2, indicating it outperforms 93% of schools in the area. However, only 9% of students reached a higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging the most able learners.
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Last inspected: 7 June 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 74% | Top 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British26.5%
Black African11.8%
Black Caribbean11.8%
White Other8.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.7.6%
Asian Pakistani7.1%
Mixed Other4.6%
Black Other4.2%
Mixed W+B African3.8%
Asian Indian3.4%
Asian Other2.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Other1.7%
Asian Bangladeshi1.3%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Location
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51.37021, -0.04235 · CR0 8RQ
School details
Local authorityCroydon
RegionLondon
URN139905
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Harris Primary Academy Benson rated by Ofsted?
Harris Primary Academy Benson was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 June 2023.
Is Harris Primary Academy Benson a good school?
Harris Primary Academy Benson scores 93.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 7% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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