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Harris Primary Academy Purley Way

47 Propeller Crescent, Croydon, CR0 4FE
Part of: HARRIS FEDERATION (Multi-academy trust)
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Harris Primary Academy Purley Way
Croydon, CR0 4FE
547 Pupils
630 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
35.60% FSM %
275 Boys
272 Girls
About Harris Primary Academy Purley Way

Harris Primary Academy Purley Way is an Academies for pupils aged 4–11 based in Croydon, London. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 547 pupils on roll. School capacity: 630. Current headteacher: Oscar Sanders.

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 Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Croydon
Region London
Administrative District Croydon
Parliamentary Constituency Croydon West
Ward Waddon
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor HARRIS FEDERATION
Opened 01-09-2016
UKPRN 10058102
URN 140395
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Ron St. Louis Chair of Local Governing Body 01/10/2024 01/10/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Christine Fensom Local Governor 06/02/2024 07/02/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Victoria Forbes Local Governor 08/12/2024 07/12/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Danielle Gayle Local Governor 21/02/2022 20/04/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Sabeena Hasan Local Governor 01/09/2016 30/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Verity Lambert-Dale Local Governor 20/01/2019 01/07/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Sir Dan Moynihan Local Governor 01/09/2016 30/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Oscar Sanders Local Governor 01/01/2023 31/12/2026 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Miss Kripa Shah Local Governor 21/11/2023 20/11/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Clifton Walters Local Governor 11/07/2023 11/07/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Sherry Wood Local Governor 14/06/2023 13/06/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
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0.52 km • Wallington
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Aerodrome Primary Academy
0.56 km • Croydon
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Wilson's School
0.87 km • Wallington
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High View Primary School
0.88 km • Wallington
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The Minster Junior School
0.92 km • Croydon
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The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy
0.92 km • Croydon
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Frequently Asked Questions
Harris Primary Academy Purley Way is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Croydon, Croydon.
Harris Primary Academy Purley Way has 547 pupils, with a capacity of 630.
Harris Primary Academy Purley Way caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Head of Academy at Harris Primary Academy Purley Way is Mr Oscar Sanders.
Harris Primary Academy Purley Way is at 47 Propeller Crescent, Croydon, CR0 4FE, in the Croydon local authority, London.
Sixth form at Harris Primary Academy Purley Way: Does not have a sixth form.
Harris Primary Academy Purley Way is currently open.
Contact
Head of Academy
Mr Oscar Sanders
47 Propeller Crescent, Croydon, CR0 4FE
02038721970
www.harrisprimarypurleyway.org.uk
Location
CR0 4FE  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 140395
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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