Harris Academy Purley

Ms Khanam is the SEND Coordinator and an Assistant Principal.

“SEND Coordinator & Assistant Principal”

The page links to Croydon's SEND Local Offer.

“[Croydon’s SEND Local Offer](https://localoffer.croydon.gov.uk/sencostaff)”

Ms K Smith is the safeguarding lead and responsible for student welfare.

“Safeguarding Lead & Student Welfare”

Ms Katy Smith is the academy's Designated Safeguarding Lead and Prevent Lead.

“Ms Katy Smith _DSL & Prevent Lead_”

A Year 13 student achieved three A grades in Biology, Chemistry and Maths.

“- Azaan, departing Head Boy, achieved three A grades in Biology, Chemistry and Maths and will begin reading Medicine at City, St George’s University of London.”

A Year 13 student achieved Distinction* grades in Sport and Business and an A in Maths.

“- John, achieved Distinction\* grades in Sport and Business and an A in Maths. John will soon begin studying Economics and Actuarial Science at the University of Southampton.”

Pupils have a wide range of opportunities to develop talents and interests.

““… a wide range of opportunities for pupils to develop their talents and interests .””

The Harris Experience Advanced programme includes trips, university visits, masterclasses and subject-specific academic societies.

“- Trips, university visits and masterclasses - Subject-specific societies to support academic stretch with subject specialist guides”

Ofsted described the school as diverse and inclusive, with pupils showing respect to one another and staff.

““Pupils at Harris Academy Purley belong to a diverse and inclusive school. They show respect to each other and to staff .””

Leaders have high aspirations for every pupil's education and future life.

““… high aspirations for pupils. They want all pupils to achieve success , both in their education and in their future lives .””

Mr Scorgie is the Acting Head of Sixth Form.

“Acting Head of Sixth Form”

The 2025/26 Year 12 cohort comprised 80 students, 62 of whom were previously Purley Year 11 students.

“In 2025/26 77.5% of our Year 12 cohort were Purley Year 11 students (62/80)”

The closing date for appeals is 13 April 2026 at 12:00.

“The closing date for appeals is: 13th April 2026 at 12:00”

Appeal hearings can take place in person or online through Microsoft Teams.

“Appeals can be conducted in person or online via Microsoft Teams.”

82% of Year 13 leavers progressed to higher education.

“82% of our Year 13 leavers went on to higher education”

A Year 13 student will study Medicine at City St George’s, University of London.

“- Azaan, departing Head Boy, achieved three A grades in Biology, Chemistry and Maths and will begin reading Medicine at City, St George’s University of London.”

The average A-Level grade in 2025 was C.

“- Average A-Level grade: C”

The 2025 vocational result was Distinction.

“- Vocational: Distinction”