Academy · Croydon

Harris Primary Academy Purley Way

Term dates

Academies can set their own term dates. Many follow Croydon council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

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Admissions

Places for Reception and junior school are applied for through your home council, not the school.

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How places are given: there's no entrance test. When there are more applicants than places, places usually go by criteria such as siblings, distance or catchment area. Check the council's or school's admissions policy for the exact rules.

How many families applied: Reception

For September 2026, 52 families put this school as their first choice, and 63 places were offered. 52 of the families who put it first got a place (100%).

EntryPlaces offeredPut it firstGot their first choice
September 20266352100%
September 20256851100%
September 2024908495%

Offers made on national offer day, from the Department for Education. Waiting lists and appeals can change things later. The hardest schools to get into.

Before and after school

No club is registered with Ofsted at this school's address. Ask the school about breakfast or after-school care, or find clubs nearby.

Ofsted inspection

Short (ungraded) inspection, 24 April 2025: Standards maintained.

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From Ofsted's published inspection data (Open Government Licence). Report cards and older grades use different scales, so they can't be compared directly.

About and location

Type
Academy
Phase
Primary
Ages
4–11
Pupils
577 (capacity 630)
Gender
Mixed
Academy trust
HARRIS FEDERATION
Phone
02038721970
Address
47 Propeller Crescent, Croydon, CR0 4FE
Website
harrisprimarypurleyway.org.uk

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