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Harris City Academy Crystal Palace

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Harris City Academy Crystal Palace

Maberley Road, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 2JH

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,162
Ages
11-18
FSM
37.1%
Attainment 8
52.0
Ofsted
Outstanding
Apr 2025

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
52.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
25.8%
Basics 9-5
56.4%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
79.1%
EBacc APS
4.77
EBacc 9-5
28.8%
EBacc 9-4
39.9%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
32.39
A*-A Grades
16.3%
A*-B Grades
42.0%
AAB+ %
12.5%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 181 students entered

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About Harris City Academy Crystal Palace

Harris City Academy Crystal Palace is a secondary school in London, Croydon. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2025 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.0. The school has around 1,162 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Maberley Road, London, SE19 2JH | More schools in Croydon

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Harris City Academy Crystal Palace, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Apr 2025 — Outstanding
  2. Oct 2014 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Harris City Academy Crystal Palace

What is Harris City Academy Crystal Palace's Ofsted rating?
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What are Harris City Academy Crystal Palace's latest exam results?
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Harris City Academy Crystal Palace located?
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace is a secondary school in London, Croydon (SE19 2JH).
How many pupils attend Harris City Academy Crystal Palace?
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace has around 1,162 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Harris City Academy Crystal Palace with other schools?
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