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Harris Primary Academy Purley Way
47 Propeller Crescent, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 4FE, Croydon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.3 / 100
Top 3%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
547
Capacity
630
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 94%, this primary academy stands out as a top choice for families. The school boasts impressive KS2 results, with 79% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 15% of schools nationally. Overall, it demonstrates a commitment to high educational standards and positive community engagement.
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Last inspected: 9 July 2019Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 79% | Top 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 15% | Top 18% UK |
Parent View (240 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child is happy
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
My child feels safe
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
My child makes good progress
95%
I'd recommend this school
94%
School keeps me informed
93%
Behaviour is good
92%
Progress is communicated
91%
School supports development
89%
School has high expectations
89%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African16.8%
Black Caribbean14.3%
Mixed Other12.4%
White British10.8%
White Other7.5%
Asian Pakistani7.5%
Asian Indian6.4%
Asian Other5.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.8%
Other3.3%
Asian Chinese2.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Black Other1.6%
Asian Bangladeshi1.5%
White Irish0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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51.36255, -0.11700 · CR0 4FE
School details
Local authorityCroydon
RegionLondon
URN140395
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Harris Primary Academy Purley Way rated by Ofsted?
Harris Primary Academy Purley Way was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 July 2019.
Is Harris Primary Academy Purley Way a good school?
Harris Primary Academy Purley Way scores 97.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 3% 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 Primary Academy Purley Way?
Based on 240 Ofsted Parent View responses, Harris Primary Academy Purley Way receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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