Harris Primary Academy Kenley is a primary school in Kenley, 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 Kenley currently has around 430 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.8% boys and 47.2% girls. Around 19.1% 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 11.1%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 28.1%.
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | 51 Little Roke Road, Kenley, CR8 5NF |
| Website: | www.harrisprimarykenley.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 02086602714 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Croydon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Alice Bryson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 139640 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/06/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 452 |
| Number of Pupils: | 430 |
| Number of Boys: | 227 |
| Number of Girls: | 203 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 28.10% | 121 |
| Other Mixed | 9.10% | 39 |
| Other White | 8.10% | 35 |
| African | 7.70% | 33 |
| Pakistani | 7.70% | 33 |
| Caribbean | 6.70% | 29 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 5.30% | 23 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.40% | 19 |
| Indian | 4.40% | 19 |
| White and Black African | 4.20% | 18 |
| Chinese | 4.00% | 17 |
| White and Asian | 3.30% | 14 |
| Other Asian | 2.80% | 12 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.90% | 8 |
| Other Black | 1.40% | 6 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 2,025 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary Academy Kenley 51 Little Roke Road , CR8 5NF | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roke Primary School 51 Little Roke Road , CR8 5NF | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hayes Primary School Hayes Lane , CR8 5JN | 3out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Primary School Old Lodge Lane , CR8 4DN | 4out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Valley Primary School New Valley Primary School , Purley CR8 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,551 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX | 4out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX | - not rated | 1,166 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas More Catholic School Russell Hill Road , CR8 2XP | 3out of 4 | 2,528 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Boys' High School Placehouse Lane , CR5 1YA | - not rated | 2,815 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Warlingham School Tithe Pit Shaw Lane , CR6 9YB | - not rated | 2,818 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon Sixth Form College Placehouse Lane , CR5 1YA | - not rated | 2,815 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaftesbury Independent School Godstone Road , CR8 2AN | - not rated | 644 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abingdon House School Purley Godstone Road , CR8 2AN | - not rated | 744 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reedham Park School Limited 71a Old Lodge Lane , CR8 4DN | - not rated | 1,212 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Reedham Drive , CR8 4DS | 2out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Dene School 167 Brighton Road , CR8 4HE | - not rated | 1,787 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.