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Harris Academy Purley
Goodgraded 28/02/2023Ages 11–191,022 pupils
Harris Academy Purley is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in South Croydon, within the Croydon local authority. The school has around 1,022 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 28/02/2023, Harris Academy Purley was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.3), an average Attainment 8 score of 47.9 and 54% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in South Croydon can view Harris Academy Purley's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 28/02/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
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 846.8
England avg 45.1 · was 47.0 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths51%
England avg 45% · was 53% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths66%
England avg 65% · was 70% in 2023/24
EBacc entry50%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.17
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-level29.3
A-level grade (point score)29.3
A-level grade (best 3)30.3
APS best 3: 30.3
AAB or better7%
Retention100%
Value added+0.05
Average · 95% CI -0.1 to 0.3
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake39.0%
Free school meals39.0%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language39.6%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled88%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.7%
Attendance92.7%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher34.7
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence19.1%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in South Croydon
All schools in South Croydon →Regina Coeli Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 0.0 miSt Giles SchoolGood · 0.2 miCumnor House School0.3 miAerodrome Primary AcademyGood · 0.5 miWhitgift School0.6 miChrist Church CofE Primary School (Purley)Good · 0.7 mi
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