Harris Primary Academy Benson is a primary school in Croydon, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Harris Primary Academy Benson currently has around 238 pupils on roll, which is about 57% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.7% boys and 48.3% girls. Around 30.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.8%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 26.5%. african pupils make up about 11.8% , followed by caribbean at 11.8%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | West Way, Croydon, CR0 8RQ |
| Website: | www.harrisprimarybenson.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 02087771572 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Croydon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Lee Searle |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 139905 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/06/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 238 |
| Number of Boys: | 123 |
| Number of Girls: | 115 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 12.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 26.50% | 63 |
| African | 11.80% | 28 |
| Caribbean | 11.80% | 28 |
| Other White | 8.80% | 21 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 7.60% | 18 |
| Pakistani | 7.10% | 17 |
| Other Mixed | 4.60% | 11 |
| Other Black | 4.20% | 10 |
| White and Black African | 3.80% | 9 |
| Indian | 3.40% | 8 |
| Other Asian | 2.90% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 2.50% | 6 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.70% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.30% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 1.30% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.80% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary Academy Benson West Way , Shirley CR0 8RQ | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benson Primary and Nursery School West Way , Shirley CR0 8RQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Spring Park Road , Shirley CR0 5EL | 4out of 4 | 645 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Academy Bridle Road , Shirley CR0 8HQ | 3out of 4 | 942 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Park Primary School Bridle Road , Shirley CR0 8HQ | - not rated | 942 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley High School Performing Arts College Shirley Church Road , CR0 5EF | - not rated | 535 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley High School Performing Arts College Shirley Church Road , CR0 5EF | 3out of 4 | 535 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coloma Convent Girls' School Upper Shirley Road , CR9 5AS | - not rated | 757 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Coloma Convent Girls' School Upper Shirley Road , CR9 5AS | 2out of 4 | 757 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Edenham High School Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | - not rated | 1,644 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Ruskin College Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 2,326 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity School Shirley Park , Croydon CR9 7AT | - not rated | 1,469 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead School Monks Orchard Road , BR3 3BZ | - not rated | 1,547 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead Park Academy Monks Orchard Road , BR3 3BZ | - not rated | 1,547 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheyne School Woodland Way , BR4 9LT | - not rated | 2,021 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Addington Valley Academy Fieldway , CR0 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 2,092 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.