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Harris Primary Academy Croydon
Thomson Crescent, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 3JT, Croydon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
96.5 / 100
Top 4%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
406
Capacity
475
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and a LocaleIQ score that places it among the top 3% of schools, this primary academy demonstrates exceptional performance, particularly in key stage 2, where 79% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 100% of respondents recommending the school, indicating a strong community connection and support. However, only 6% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in pushing advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 26 September 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%. | 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%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Parent View (40 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
My child is happy
98%
School supports development
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
School has high expectations
95%
School keeps me informed
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
Behaviour is good
85%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African20.0%
Asian Other11.1%
Asian Indian10.8%
Asian Pakistani9.4%
White Other8.6%
White British8.4%
Black Caribbean7.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.4%
Other4.7%
Mixed Other3.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed W+B African2.2%
Asian Bangladeshi2.0%
Black Other1.7%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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51.38147, -0.11746 · CR0 3JT
School details
Local authorityCroydon
RegionLondon
URN148352
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Harris Primary Academy Croydon rated by Ofsted?
Harris Primary Academy Croydon was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 September 2023.
Is Harris Primary Academy Croydon a good school?
Harris Primary Academy Croydon scores 96.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 4% 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 Croydon?
Based on 40 Ofsted Parent View responses, Harris Primary Academy Croydon receives a satisfaction score of 89% across all parent survey questions.
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