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Harris City Academy Crystal Palace
Ages 11–181,162 pupils
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in London, within the Croydon local authority. The school has around 1,162 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.3), an average Attainment 8 score of 51.8 and 56% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in London can view Harris City Academy Crystal Palace's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
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Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 852.3
England avg 45.1 · was 51.4 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths57%
England avg 45% · was 55% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths75%
England avg 65% · was 72% in 2023/24
EBacc entry79%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.8
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelC+
A-level grade (point score)C+
APS per entry 32.4
A-level grade (best 3)C+
APS best 3: 33.5
AAB or better13%
Retention94%
Value added-0.09
Average · 95% CI -0.2 to 0.0
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake35.9%
Free school meals35.9%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language34.8%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled89%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.3%
Attendance94.3%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.1
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence16.1%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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