Harris City Academy Crystal Palace
URN: 135311 • London SE19 2JH
Overview
- Name
- Harris City Academy Crystal Palace
- URN
- 135311
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- HARRIS FEDERATION
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 63.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Samuel Rigby (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 02087712261
- Website
- Visit Harris City Academy Crystal Palace website
- Address
-
Maberley Road, London SE19 2JH
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Summary
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace is a mixed secondary academy located in Croydon, London, with a current enrolment of 1,162 students and a capacity of 1,300. The academy is committed to providing high-quality education that caters to students of all abilities and backgrounds. Emphasising traditional values such as discipline, respect, and good manners, the school aims to equip students with the skills necessary for success in the modern workplace and society.
The academy offers a range of enrichment clubs to support students' personal development outside the academic curriculum, including options like Creative Writing, Robotics, and Chess. The school prioritises a smooth transition for new Year 7 students, providing induction days and dedicated form tutors to help them acclimatise to secondary school life. This supportive environment fosters a sense of community, ensuring that students feel safe and valued from their first day.
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace has received an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to excellence in education. The school’s vision, "All Can Achieve," underlines its dedication to helping every student reach their full potential throughout their educational journey.
The academy offers a range of enrichment clubs to support students' personal development outside the academic curriculum, including options like Creative Writing, Robotics, and Chess. The school prioritises a smooth transition for new Year 7 students, providing induction days and dedicated form tutors to help them acclimatise to secondary school life. This supportive environment fosters a sense of community, ensuring that students feel safe and valued from their first day.
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace has received an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to excellence in education. The school’s vision, "All Can Achieve," underlines its dedication to helping every student reach their full potential throughout their educational journey.
Useful links
- Calendar & Term Dates (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Enrichment - Latest Timetable (download)
- Year 11 October Half Term Intervention Sessions Read More (download)
- Admissions (other)
- 24 September 2025Year 7 - The Start of an Exciting New School CareerHarris City Academy Crystal Palace have officially welcomed their new cohort of Year 7 students and smoothly aided their transition into secondary school. HCACP know how scary it can be (other)
- Examination Policies (other)
- Term Dates 2025-2026 (other)
- • Half Term (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Graveney School (82.7)
- Kingsdale Foundation School (82.7)
- The London Oratory School (82.7)
- Alexandra Park School (82.1)
- Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School (81.8)
Key details
- LA
- Croydon
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- HARRIS FEDERATION
- Capacity
- 1300
- Pupils
- 1162
- Boys
- 708
- Girls
- 454
- FSM %
- 37.10
- Open date
- 2007-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2014-10-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1162 | 708 | 454 | 1300 | 37.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1258 | 753 | 505 | 1300 | 32.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1294 | 757 | 537 | 1490 | 26.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1294 | 757 | 537 | 1490 | 26.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1291 | 771 | 520 | 1490 | 22.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1261 | 745 | 516 | 1490 | 15.80 |
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