Harris Primary Academy Benson Catchment Area
Harris Primary Academy Benson is a academy sponsor led primary school in Croydon , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 238 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3–11
Age range
238
Pupils
420
Capacity
57%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2023
Harris Primary Academy Benson Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Harris Primary Academy Benson sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Croydon. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Croydon before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Croydon catchment area documents →Harris Primary Academy Benson — School Information
- Full address
- West Way, Shirley, Croydon, CR0 8RQ
- Local authority
- Croydon
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 30.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139905
Other Primary Schools in Croydon
If Harris Primary Academy Benson is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Croydon are the next closest alternatives.
Elmwood Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · CR0 2PL
Elmwood Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · CR0 2PL
Howard Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CR0 1DT
Forestdale Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CR0 9JE
Park Hill Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · CR0 5NS
St John's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · CR0 5EL
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Frequently Asked Questions — Harris Primary Academy Benson
Is Harris Primary Academy Benson oversubscribed? ▾
Harris Primary Academy Benson has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 238 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Croydon.
What is the admissions policy for Harris Primary Academy Benson? ▾
Admission to Harris Primary Academy Benson is managed by Croydon. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Harris Primary Academy Benson cover? ▾
Harris Primary Academy Benson is a primary school in Croydon, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Harris Primary Academy Benson? ▾
Harris Primary Academy Benson was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.