Harris Academy Purley
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
South Croydon, CR2 6DT
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 46% in England
10 of 23 in Croydon
Pupils
1,013
First preferences per place
0.61
2026/27
Absence
7.2%
2024/25
A level average
C
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 43.9 | 47.0 | 46.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44% | 53% | 50% | |
| Average English grade | 4.9 | 5.2 | 5.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.6 | 5.0 | 4.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 45% | 38% | 45% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.04 | 0.23 | — |
66% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Thomas More Catholic School · 0.8 mi · No rating · Bottom 36% in England
- Wilson's School · 1.0 mi · Outstanding · Top 1% in England
- The John Fisher School · 1.3 mi · No rating · Top 16% in England
- Coombe Wood School · 1.4 mi · Good · Top 26% in England
- Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School · 1.5 mi · Report card · Bottom 47% in England
- Wallington High School for Girls · 1.8 mi · Not judged · Top 1% in England
Best secondary schools in Croydon · Best secondary schools in Greater London
The neighbourhood
Harris Academy Purley is in Waddon South (typical home £414,000, crime high).
What is Harris Academy Purley's Ofsted rating?
Harris Academy Purley is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Harris Academy Purley rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Harris Academy Purley is in the top 46% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.