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Harris Academy Purley
Goodgraded 28/02/2023Ages 11–191,022 pupilsDoes not apply
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 — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 28/02/2023
Attendance & staffing
Attendance92.7%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence19.1%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher34.7England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS88%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals39.0%England avg 28.6%
English not first language39.6%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 846.8
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths51%
Grade 4+ English & maths66%
EBacc entry50%
EBacc average point score4.17
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)29.3
Value added+0.05Average · 95% CI -0.1 to 0.3
Retention100%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
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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