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Harris Primary Academy Benson | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
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Harris Primary Academy Benson
- Primary
- Croydon CR0 8RQ
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is at the heart of all that takes place in the school.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have ensured that there is a highly ambitious curriculum for all subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils excel in their learning.
Support for Falling Behind: Assessments are used to identify any gaps in pupils’ knowledge and to reinforce pupils’ recall of key facts.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is excellent. Pupils understand the expectations and follow them.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders make sure that pupils with SEND are supported through the provision of the right support at the right time.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders, teachers and staff all work together to ensure that pupils are kept safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders take a rigorous approach to safeguarding.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers work as a team with staff to support the academic and personal development of pupils.
Teacher Engagement: All staff at the school take part in a rigorous programme of professional development.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers use well-planned strategies to enable pupils to expertly learn and remember this knowledge.
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About Us
Harris Primary Academy Benson is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 199 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 71% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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It is best to speak with the students there in order to truly understand a school. Our kids are pleased at school and thrilled about what they are learning every day, as you might tell if you spoke to them. At Harris Primary Academy Benson, we strive to make learning irresistible so that all students prosper and acquire a real love of learning that lasts a lifetime. We do this by providing an engaging curriculum that enables all students to achieve academic, physical, emotional, and social success. The school day is filled with opportunities for creativity and fun, and everything we do is supported by the devoted instruction of reading, writing, and math. Due to this combination, our kids develop into enthusiastic, assured, and creative learners. Everything we do at the academy is centred on our students, and it is our sincere goal to provide each of them the tools they need to grow up to be kind, considerate, aspirational adults who care about the world. Being a part of the Harris Federation, which unites 45 primary, secondary, and all-through academies throughout London, gives us great pride. We gain from the opportunity to share, learn, support, and push one another as members of a dynamic community of schools. We are honoured that you are considering us for your children's education because, as parents, you are the ones who best understand your children and their requirements. If you have any questions about anything our Academy has to offer, please get in touch.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
B
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A+
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C
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.1 | 17.1 | 19.8 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 105 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 105 | 103 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 101 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% | 59.94% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 8.88% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 1 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% 10 | 60.62% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 3 | 11.11% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 1 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 90 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% 5 | 60.58% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 1 | 10.45% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 87 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 86 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% | 55.6% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 8.4% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | Above Average |
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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
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Harris Primary Academy Benson
Local authority ratio 19 : 1