Harris Primary Academy Haling Park
Croydon, CR2 6HS · Croydon · primary school
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6th of 77 primary schools in Croydon we can score, 87 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.4/10 against 2,617 of them, against 8.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Harris Primary Academy Haling Park overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 17.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in October 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Coding Club, Mini Movers, Dama Club, Homework Club, Sewing, and Creative Writing. Sports include tennis, football, darts, and cricket, while arts activities feature Drawings with Rosie. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 414 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining the coding or sewing clubs? How does the school manage the transition for pupils moving to secondary education?
What Ofsted said about Harris Primary Academy Haling Park
Overview
Harris Primary Academy Haling Park continues to be an outstanding school, providing a broad and ambitious curriculum that prepares pupils extremely well for the next stage of their education. Leaders have created a community with respect at its heart, where pupils are safe, kind to each other, and highly motivated to learn. The school benefits from strong oversight by the Harris Federation and maintains high standards of teaching and behaviour.
Strengths
- The curriculum is carefully organised to allow pupils to develop understanding "step by step over time," with leaders ensuring knowledge is recalled and built upon in every lesson.
- Pupils become "accurate and fluent readers quickly" due to a strong priority on decoding and daily reading, with targeted support for those who struggle.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the "same ambitious curriculum as their peers" and achieve well through tailored support.
- Behaviour is excellent, with pupils managing their own conduct so effectively that "no time is lost due to poor behaviour."
- Leaders ensure all pupils experience a "rich variety of activities" beyond the classroom, such as visiting museums and theatres, which are built into the curriculum.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with an open and positive culture that puts pupils’ interests first.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 85% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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