Harris Academy Purley

About Harris Academy Purley

Harris Academy Purley is an academy sponsor led in South Croydon, Croydon, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 1,022 pupils on roll. It is part of HARRIS FEDERATION. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 February 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 52.2 (2025/26). 39% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 39.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Croydon →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,022 / 1,150 (89%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

28 February 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Kendra Hall Road, South Croydon, Croydon, CR2 6DT

Phone

02086811141

Principal

Tim Allman

Website

http://www.harrispurley.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Harris Academy Purley?

Harris Academy Purley is an academy sponsor led in South Croydon, Croydon, England, for pupils aged 11–19.

How many pupils does Harris Academy Purley have?

Harris Academy Purley has 1,022 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Harris Academy Purley's Ofsted rating?

Harris Academy Purley was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 February 2023).

How does Harris Academy Purley perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Harris Academy Purley achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 52.2 in 2025/26.

Is Harris Academy Purley part of an academy trust?

Yes — Harris Academy Purley is part of HARRIS FEDERATION.

Where is Harris Academy Purley?

Harris Academy Purley is located at Kendra Hall Road, South Croydon, Croydon, CR2 6DT.