Harris Primary Academy Benson
West Way, Shirley, Croydon, CR0 8RQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Harris Primary Academy Benson is a primary school in Croydon for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 153 schools in Croydon. It ranks 24th of 77 primary schools in Croydon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 June 2023, report published 20 July 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 June 2023
Leaders have a clear vision for the education of pupils at Harris Primary Academy Benson. This is underpinned by their 'three golden rules' of: show respect, take responsibility and always make the right choice. All members of the school community live and learn by these rules. Leaders have high academic ambitions for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders have designed a deep and broad curriculum to deliver this ambition. Staff successfully implement the curriculum. Pupils excel in their learning. Parents and carers work as a team with staff to support the academic and personal development of pupils at the school. Staff, pupils and parents are rightly proud of pupils' behaviour at this school. They were all keen to say that it is exemplary. Leaders have created a calm, kind and purposeful learning environment. This supports pupils in thriving academically. Leaders have also prioritised organising for all pupils to have responsibilities during their time at school. The experiences provided are varied, from play facilitators to reading buddies. These responsibilities are part of leaders' considerable work to develop the pupils' character. Pupils love coming to school. Leaders, teachers and staff all work together to ensure that pupils are kept safe.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
34 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
238 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Harris Primary Academy Benson
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John's CofE Primary School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Strong standard | 81% met the expected standard |
| Forest Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Orchard Way Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Oak Lodge Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Applegarth Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 88% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- HARRIS FEDERATION
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Lee Searle
- Phone
- 02087771572
- Address
- West Way, Shirley, Croydon, CR0 8RQ
- Local authority
- Croydon
- URN
- 139905
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.