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Harris City Academy Crystal Palace
- Secondary
- Croydon SE19 2JH
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Students of all abilities make outstanding progress
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exceptionally well behaved and know how to keep themselves safe
Qualifications and Training: Outstanding programme of continuous staff training and development
Current Educational Practices: Strong collaborative working through the school’s federation
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers plan tasks very well, ensuring high aspirations and rapid support
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are highly positive about the academy’s work
Communication: Detailed and regular; extensive and informative documents available
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' views are highly positive and supportive
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors ensure rigorous performance management
Actions for Quality Improvement: Driven by the vision and ambition of the Principal
Managing Bullying and Safety: Zero tolerance for racist or homophobic comments, incidents of bullying are rare
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safe site, rigorous checks, students feel extremely safe
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of after-school clubs and study support
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Homework supports learning well, many enrichment opportunities
Career Counselling Services: Individual, independent advice and guidance from careers advisors
Preparation for Sixth Form: Outstanding sixth form prepares students for top universities
Managing and Supporting SEND: Outstanding progress across a full range of subjects, well supported
Subjects Offered: Large range of subjects, including GCSE and A-Level
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Harris City Academy Crystal Palace is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 1258 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 46% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
100.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.3 | 15.1 | 14.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 46% | 48% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 12.70% | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.10 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 29.26% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 40.69% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 68% | 30.79% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 11.88% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 37% | 17.31% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.47 | 2.81 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 93.5% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 181 | 149 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 90.71% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 15% | 33.17% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 76% | 41.58% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 6.08% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.79% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.92% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.26 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 30.56% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% | 42.41% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 87% | 28.46% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 34% | 11.39% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 52% | 16.56% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.13 | 2.83 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 89.38% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 177 | 142 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 87.92% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 10% | 33.92% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 84% | 39.83% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 6.88% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.25% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.71% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 0.88% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.6 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 57.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 5 | 25.06% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 86% 6 | 38.58% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 85% | 27.03% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 35% 1 | 7.81% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 49% 4 | 12.94% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.25 | 2.59 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 94.4% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 164 | 143 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 92% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 4% | 27.75% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 85% | 41.9% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 11.5% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 10.75% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.95% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.65% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.46 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 15 | 27.75% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% 10 | 39.42% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 82% | 26.97% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 36% 23 | 9.69% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 45% 18 | 13.58% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.15 | 2.62 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 85.2% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 171 | 151 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 81.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 8% | 15.6% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 81% | 43.3% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 10.35% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 1.6% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.05% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 0.85% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.53 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 61.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 26.15% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 90% | 37.53% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 79% | 26.88% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 59% | 13.24% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 63% | 14.62% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 93.84% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 175 | 145 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 48.58% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 9% | 17.84% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 81% | 42.58% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 10.32% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.05% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.21% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.26% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.13 | 29.96 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.77 | 29.03 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.70% | 12.31% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 178 | 219 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 70% | 69.41% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 2.59% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 14.18% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 9% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.06 | 33.27 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.52 | 31.46 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 23.1% | 17.48% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 168 | 254 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 73% | 70.25% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 1.81% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 8% | 8.88% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 11.44% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.14 | 30.29 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.04 | 29.73 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.7% | 14.08% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 195 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 60.08% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.54% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 19.23% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 10.31% | 8.8% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Harris City Academy Crystal Palace
Local authority ratio 19 : 1