SecondaryData as of May 2026

Harris City Academy Crystal Palace

Maberley Road, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 2JH

A Outstanding-rated secondary school in London.

Academy sponsor led

Pupils

1,162

Ages

11-18

FSM

37.1%

Attainment 8

52.0

Ofsted

Outstanding

Apr 2025

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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

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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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). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 103 responses), 72% of parents would recommend this school. 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.

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.

Apr 2025 — Outstanding
Oct 2014 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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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 do parents say about Harris City Academy Crystal Palace?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 103 responses): 72% of parents would recommend Harris City Academy Crystal Palace.

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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