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
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.
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.
Useful links
- @HPAPW (other)
- Harris Federation (other)
- Harris Teaching School (other)
- #BlackHistoryMonth (other)
- #KnowYourRoots (other)
- #MathGoals (other)
- #TTRockstars (other)
- #Year4Vibes (other)
- @HPAPW16 (other)
Nearby alternatives
- West Thornton Primary Academy (75.7)
- St John's CofE Primary School (75.0)
- Park Hill Infant School (71.4)
- Park Hill Junior School (70.9)
- Fairchildes Primary School (70.2)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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