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Harris Academy Purley

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Tim Allman

corporate_fareHARRIS FEDERATION

location_onSouth Croydon, CR2 6DT

language Visit Website phone 2086811141

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,097

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Attainment 8

46.8

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GCSE Rank

#6 in Croydon

#1,402 of 3,216 nationally

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Harris Academy Purley is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in South Croydon, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Harris Academy Purley is an academy sponsor led in South Croydon, Croydon, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of HARRIS FEDERATION. The school has approximately 1,022 pupils on roll, of whom 43% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.8, placing the school #6 in Croydon and #1,402 of 3,216 nationally. 50.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 17.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 15 A-level subjects. 34.5% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 12.4% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.05 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.7× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 19.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

46.8

Grade 5+ E&M

50.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)17.5%

Entering EBacc50.00%

EBacc APS4.17

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc51.10%

EBacc APS4.2

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc84%

EBacc APS4.18

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.06

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc78%

EBacc APS4.24

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.11

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc81%

EBacc APS4.07

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc70%

EBacc APS4.14

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.05

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*0.9%

Achieving A*–A12.4%

Achieving A*–B34.5%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate100.0%

A-level subjects offered15

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.34

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2023

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate90.40%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate94.8%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

28 February 2023

Inspection Report

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27 September 2017

Inspection Report

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07 December 2011

Inspection Report

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09 November 2010

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2023-02-28

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-09-27

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2011-12-07

Academy First Section 5 Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2007-11-13

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.3%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.3%(23 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,022 pupils. During this period, there were 23 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.3%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,022	23	2.3%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,025	13	1.3%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,043	11	1.1%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,033	13	1.3%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,020	16	1.6%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,100	17	1.5%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,097	9	0.8%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,105	17	1.5%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,216	30	2.5%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,225	54	4.4%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,232	37	3.0%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,287	34	2.6%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,303	29	2.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,321	59	4.5%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,209	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,209	30	2.5%	3.2%	2
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,215	25	2.1%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,123	38	3.4%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,142	71	6.2%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,147	27	2.4%	3.8%	2
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,019	64	6.3%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,029	98	9.5%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,040	70	6.7%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	986	52	5.3%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	984	33	3.4%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	989	14	1.4%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Speech, Language & Communication 39 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 29 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 24 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 15 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 12 pupils

Hearing Impairment 6 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

73.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

76.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

19.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree18%

agree55%

disagree11%

strongly disagree7%

don't know8%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree23%

agree32%

disagree25%

strongly disagree15%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree11%

agree21%

disagree30%

strongly disagree10%

don't know1%

not applicable27%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes20%

no80%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree21%

agree29%

disagree7%

strongly disagree36%

dont know7%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree27%

agree51%

disagree15%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree24%

agree48%

disagree21%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree20%

agree44%

disagree21%

strongly disagree14%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree28%

agree49%

disagree15%

strongly disagree1%

don't know6%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree30%

agree46%

disagree10%

strongly disagree6%

don't know8%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree15%

agree41%

disagree20%

strongly disagree11%

don't know13%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes63%

no37%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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