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OpenPrimaryURN 139905

Harris Primary Academy Benson

Academy sponsor led · Croydon · CR0 8RQ

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 3–11

Pupils

238

Local authority

Croydon

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (primary), Ages 3–11, in Croydon, Croydon, 238 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 30.9%.

Open schools in Croydon
63
Primary schools in Croydon
38
Academies among open schools in Croydon
65% (41)
Open schools in CR0
58
Primary in CR0
37
Open schools in Croydon LA
155
Primary in Croydon LA
87

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in CroydonNear CR0

Overview

School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Age range
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
139905

Location

Address
West Way, Shirley
Postcode
CR0 8RQ
Town
Croydon
County
Surrey
Local authority
Croydon

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
238
Boys / girls
114 / 124
School capacity
420
Capacity fill
238 / 420 (57%)
Free school meals
30.9%
FSM pupils
71
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Academy trust: HARRIS FEDERATION
Academy trust
HARRIS FEDERATION

Contact

Telephone
02087771572
Website
www.harrisprimarybenson.org.uk

Official links