At Harris City Academy Crystal Palace, our vision is simple – ‘All Can Achieve’. Students are at the centre of everything we do and we aim to give all the necessary foundations for success by helping students develop the skills and attributes that will provide them with real life-chances. Students are expected to work hard and to achieve their individual best academically, to develop skills relevant to the 21st Century and to develop the self-confidence and sense of purpose necessary for success in a highly competitive global society. Harris City Academy Crystal Palace provides a safe, yet challenging environment where students can succeed and excel, and by having the highest of expectations all can truly achieve.
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace has an enviable reputation for academic success and each summer we celebrate impressive examination results both at GCSE and A Level. Our success is down to the hard work of our students, our excellent teachers, a broad and varied academic curriculum and an educational environment emphasising the traditional standards of uniform, discipline and respect.
Learning not only happens in the classroom; the Academy has a rich and extensive extra curriculum offer to support our learners and prepare them for life as balanced, happy individuals. We have a wide range of hugely successful enrichment opportunities available including sports – the Academy competes at both local and national level – extensive arts clubs and a wide range of other activities. Additionally, the Academy offers The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme to Gold level and an extensive programme of local, national, international trips and visits.
School Data
Unique Reference Number
135311
Local Authority
Croydon
Establishment Number
6906
Establishment Name
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace
Type of Establishment
Academy sponsor led
Establishment Type Group
Academies
Establishment Status
Open
Reason Establishment Opened
New Provision
Establishment Open Date
01/09/2007
Reason Establishment Closed
Not applicable
Phase of Education
Secondary
Statutory Lowest Pupil Age
11
Statutory Highest Pupil Age
18
Boarders
No boarders
Nursery Provision
Not applicable
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Gender
Mixed
Designated Religious Character
Does not apply
Religious Ethos
None
Diocese
Not applicable
Admissions Policy
Non-selective
School Capacity
1490
Special Classes
No Special Classes
Census Date
17/01/2019
Number of Pupils
1287
Number of Boys
747
Number of Girls
540
Percentage of Pupils Receiving FSM
12.2
Trust flag
Supported by a multi-academy trust
Trust
HARRIS FEDERATION
School Sponsor flag
Linked to a sponsor
School Sponsor
Harris Federation
Federation flag
Not applicable
UK Provider Reference Number
10021077
Ofsted Last Inspection
17/10/2014
Street
Maberley Road
Locality
Upper Norwood
Town
London
Postcode
SE19 2JH
School Website
http://www.harriscrystalpalace.org.uk/
Telephone Number
02087712261
Headteacher First Name
Katherine
Headteacher Last Name
Cumberbatch
Headteacher Preferred Job Title
Principal
Section 41 Approved
Not applicable
Government Office Region
London
District
Croydon
Ward
Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood
Parliamentary Constituency
Croydon North
Urban/Rural Description
Urban major conurbation
GSS LA Code
E09000008
Easting
533846
Northing
169827
Middle Super Output Area (MSOA)
Croydon 001
Lower Super Output Area (LSOA)
Croydon 001B
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
RSC Region
South-East England and South London
UPRN
100023247059
Middle Super Output Area (MSOA) - code
E02000194
Lower Super Output Area (LSOA) - code
E01001138
