Malcolm Road, Penge, London SE20 8RH
10 simple reasons to choose Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace
State primary school (sponsor-led academy) and nursery in Penge.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best state primary schools in Penge and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 1.5 miles.
On average, 27.5 pupils per class and 23.6 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Above average attainment in Year 6 SATS exams over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum is subject based, and organised by half-termly topics. Enquiry skills are developed within the subjects and with some cross-curricular projects. EYFS pupils participate in the Forest Schools programme.
In the top 39% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, philosophy, Mandarin. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2019.
Find another school near Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace
Independent Prep Schools
Sydenham High Prep School (0.9 miles); Rose House Montessori School (1.9 miles); Dulwich College Junior School and DUCKS (2 miles).
State Primary Schools
Stewart Fleming Primary School (1.3 miles); Paxton Primary School (1.5 miles); Eliot Bank Primary School (1.6 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Sydenham High School GDST (0.9 miles); Dulwich College (2 miles); Bishop Challoner School (2.8 miles).
State Senior Schools
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace (1.3 miles); Sydenham School (1.3 miles); Harris Academy South Norwood (1.6 miles).