Harris City Academy Crystal Palace — Secondary School in London

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Harris City Academy Crystal Palace

London, SE19 2JH

1,162 Pupils

1,300 Capacity

11–18 Age Range

37.10% FSM %

708 Boys

454 Girls

About Harris City Academy Crystal Palace

Harris City Academy Crystal Palace is an Academies for pupils aged 11–18 based in Croydon, London. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,162 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,300. Current headteacher: Samuel Rigby.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Croydon or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Croydon
Region	London
Administrative District	Croydon
Parliamentary Constituency	Streatham and Croydon North
Ward	Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor	HARRIS FEDERATION
Opened	01-09-2007
UKPRN	10021077
URN	135311
Data Last Updated	28-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Ms Angela Kail	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2014	31/08/2026	Foundation/sponsor members
Ms Katherine Cumberbatch	Local Governor	01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Delita Dunkley	Local Governor	18/03/2025	17/03/2029	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Miss Janeen Gatty	Local Governor	04/11/2022	03/11/2026	Elected by school staff
Mr Peter Harris	Local Governor	01/09/2006	31/08/2026	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Rebecca Hickey	Local Governor	10/12/2020	09/12/2028	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Trevor Johnson	Local Governor	18/03/2025	11/10/2025	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mr Aaron King	Local Governor	01/12/2013	30/11/2025	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Jacqui Lomas	Local Governor	20/01/2025	19/01/2029	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Sir Daniel Moynihan	Local Governor	01/09/2007	31/08/2027	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mr Samuel Rigby	Local Governor	01/09/2024	31/08/2028	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Victoria Tampin	Local Governor	09/07/2025	08/09/2029	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)