Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Malcolm Road Penge London SE20 8RH |
| Phone | 02087784742 |
| Reference Number | 139966 |
Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace shows significant improvement across all areas since its previous inspection, indicating a potential for a graded inspection in the near future. The school fosters a positive and inclusive environment where pupils are happy and enjoy their learning. Parents express confidence in the education provided, supported by high expectations from both staff and leadership. The ambitious and well-structured curriculum caters effectively to all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), resulting in outstanding pupil achievement and engagement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 378 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.38%
Girls: 47.62% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 35.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 41.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 21 | 55 |
| 2 | 24 | 28 | 52 |
| 3 | 24 | 28 | 52 |
| 4 | 19 | 26 | 45 |
| 5 | 29 | 25 | 54 |
| 6 | 22 | 24 | 46 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 19.6% |
| White, British | 18.8% |
| White, Other | 11.9% |
| Caribbean | 10.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 7.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.6% |
| White & Asian | 2.4% |
| Asian, Other | 2.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| Irish | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Mar 2025 | School inspection |
| 11 Sep 2019 | School inspection |
| 30 Apr 2015 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils thrive in a supportive and respectful environment.
- The school has high expectations for all pupils.
- The curriculum is well-designed and engaging.
- Teachers adapt lessons effectively to meet all learners' needs.
- Strong emphasis on vocabulary development across subjects.
- Exceptional behaviour and positive attitudes among pupils.
- Pupils have access to enriching extra-curricular opportunities.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 74% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 9% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.1 | ||
| Writing | 1.6 | ||
| Maths | -1.5 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 33 | 7 |
| Third Preference | 26 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 15 | 3 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Woodside Park School
2 Blean Grove, Penge, London, SE20 8QU |
0.14 miles |
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St John's Church of England Primary School
Maple Road, Penge, London, SE20 8HU |
0.18 miles |
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St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Genoa Road, Anerley, London, SE20 8ES |
0.45 miles |
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Harris Primary Academy Kent House
High Street, Penge, London, SE20 7QR |
0.52 miles |
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James Dixon Primary School
William Booth Road, Anerley, London, SE20 8BW |
0.57 miles |
|
Alexandra Infant School
Kent House Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 1JG |
0.59 miles |
|
Alexandra Junior School
Cator Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5DS |
0.64 miles |
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Stewart Fleming Primary School
Witham Road, Anerley, London, SE20 7YB |
0.87 miles |
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Churchfields Primary School
Churchfields Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 4QY |
0.91 miles |
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St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School
The Peak, Sydenham, London, SE26 4LJ |
1.03 miles |
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Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School
208 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5SE |
1.03 miles |
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Paxton Primary School
Woodland Road, London, SE19 1PA |
1.03 miles |
|
Kelvin Grove Primary School
Kelvin Grove, London, SE26 6BB |
1.14 miles |
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Champion Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 4HH |
1.14 miles |
|
Cypress Primary School
Cypress Road, London, SE25 4AU |
1.18 miles |
|
Balgowan Primary School
Balgowan Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 4HJ |
1.19 miles |
|
All Saints CofE Primary School
Upper Beulah Hill, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 3LG |
1.22 miles |
|
Adamsrill Primary School
Adamsrill Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 4AQ |
1.26 miles |
|
Haseltine Primary School
Haseltine Road, Bell Green, Lower Sydenham, London, SE26 5AD |
1.28 miles |
|
St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy
Albert Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4JD |
1.32 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Sydenham High School, GDST
|
0.73 miles |
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Harris Girls Academy Bromley
Lennard Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 1QR |
0.76 miles |
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Harris City Academy Crystal Palace
Maberley Road, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 2JH |
0.83 miles |
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Kings London
25 Beckenham Road, Beckenham, London, BR3 4PR |
1.16 miles |
|
Forest Hill School
Dacres Road, Forest Hill, London, SE23 2XN |
1.18 miles |
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Sydenham School
Dartmouth Road, London, SE26 4RD |
1.24 miles |
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Harris Academy South Norwood
Cumberlow Avenue, London, SE25 6AE |
1.29 miles |
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Brent Knoll School
Perry Rise, London, SE23 2QU |
1.37 miles |
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Hillcrest
101 Central Hill, London, SE19 1BY |
1.4 miles |
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Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form
11 Oliver Grove, London, SE25 6EJ |
1.48 miles |
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Harris Academy Beulah Hill
Spurgeon Road, London, SE19 3UG |
1.54 miles |
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Priory School
Hermitage Road, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 3QN |
1.56 miles |
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Fidelis College
147 Central Hill, London, SE19 1RT |
1.57 miles |
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The New School
St Mary's Lodge, 149 Central Hill, London, SE19 1RT |
1.57 miles |
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Kingsdale Foundation School
Alleyn Park, Dulwich, London, SE21 8SQ |
1.58 miles |
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Oasis Academy Arena
Albert Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4QL |
1.61 miles |
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Beckmead College
Tennison Road, London, SE25 5RR |
1.66 miles |
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Dulwich Prep & Senior
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1.68 miles |
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Sedgehill Academy
Sedgehill Road, Lewisham, London, SE6 3QW |
1.71 miles |
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Orion Eden Park
Balmoral Avenue, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 3RD |
1.75 miles |