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Harris Primary Academy Haling Park

Croydon, CR2 6HSPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Sep 2023
KS2 Results
79%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
54 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1712 of 13,686 nationally

About Harris Primary Academy Haling Park

Harris Primary Academy Haling Park is a state primary in Croydon that is currently operating at full capacity with 423 pupils against a school capacity of 420, a clear sign of its popularity in the local area. The school serves a diverse intake, with 26.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average for primary schools and reflects the broader demographic of this part of south London. Demand is exceptionally high: for the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 236 applications for just 60 places, an oversubscription ratio of nearly 4 to 1. Of those applicants, 54 put the school as their first preference, and 48 first-preference offers were made, meaning even families who prioritised the school faced significant competition. The school has a nursery provision, which may give some families an internal route into reception, but for most, securing a place requires careful planning and a strong local address.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
Address50-58 Haling Road, Croydon, Croydon, CR2 6HS
HeadteacherTerrie-Ann Wright
Local AuthorityCroydon
Number of Pupils423
Free School Meals (FSM)26.7%
School Capacity423 / 420 (101% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (21 Sept 2023): School remains Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 28 Jun 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryPlaying FieldsDining HallOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomForest SchoolSports Hall

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

FootballTennisCricketAthletics

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessFilm ClubArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Harris Primary Academy Haling Park has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.