Harris Primary Academy Purley Way

URN: 140395 • Croydon CR0 4FE

Overview

Name
Harris Primary Academy Purley Way
URN
140395
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
HARRIS FEDERATION
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
62.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Oscar Sanders (since 2025) , Head of Academy
Telephone
02038721970
Website
Visit
Address
47 Propeller Crescent, Croydon CR0 4FE

Summary

Harris Primary Academy Purley Way, located in Croydon, has been operational since 2016 and is rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted across all areas. The academy serves a mixed-gender population of 547 pupils, with a capacity for 630, and offers classes from Reception to Year 6. The school is committed to its vision of “Excellence for All,” which reflects its dedication to high educational standards and positive outcomes for students.

The academy's ethos is built on core values of Positivity, Ambition, and Integrity, which are integral to the school culture. These values guide the expectations for staff, parents, and children alike, fostering a supportive and collaborative community. The school aims to provide a nurturing environment where every child can thrive academically and socially.

Harris Primary Academy Purley Way actively engages with parents and the wider community, offering various events and resources to support learning at home. The school emphasizes the importance of community involvement in shaping the educational experience, ensuring that all stakeholders contribute to the success of its pupils.

Key details

LA
Croydon
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
HARRIS FEDERATION
Capacity
630
Pupils
547
Boys
275
Girls
272
FSM %
35.60
Open date
2016-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-07-10
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Surrey

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 547 275 272 630 35.60
2024-09-11 487 246 241 630 34.30
2023-09-11 349 172 177 630 36.70
2022-09-11 349 172 177 630 36.70
2021-09-11 256 127 129 630 35.50
2020-09-11 158 85 73 630 36.70

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