Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane
London, N15 4AB · Haringey · primary school
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5th of 49 primary schools in Haringey we can score, 60 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.8/10 against 2,458 of them, against 9.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 35.0 · 99 | 25% | 2.48 |
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 Philip Lane overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 35.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in July 2024. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 448 pupils against a stated capacity of 446. 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
Since the last inspection was in July 2024, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the higher standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane
Overview
Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane continues to be an outstanding school, providing an environment where pupils arrive happily and are ready to grow in knowledge and confidence. The school’s ethos is built on ‘respect, responsibility and resilience’, fostering a culture where pupils support each other and exhibit ‘impeccable’ behaviour.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate a ‘real zest for learning’ within an ‘academically ambitious’ curriculum that is ‘exceptionally strong’ across subjects.
- Reading is prioritised from the start of Reception, with an ‘ambitious phonics curriculum’ ensuring pupils become ‘confident readers’.
- Staff possess ‘high levels of teaching expertise’, enabling pupils to develop a ‘deep and detailed understanding of subject content’.
- The school provides ‘rich opportunities’ for pupils to grow their ‘leadership skills and cultural capital’, including residential trips.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are quickly identified and supported through seamless collaboration between leaders, parents, and external agencies.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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