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Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace is an academy sponsor led primary school in London, Bromley , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 378 pupils, and a capacity of 389 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

378

Pupils

389

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace?

The catchment area for Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace is the geographic zone Bromley uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Bromley publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bromley. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Bromley before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Bromley catchment area documents →

Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace: 389 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity

Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace has a published admission number of 389 places. 378 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 389, Bromley's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 35.7% of pupils at Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Bromley.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Bromley publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Bromley school admissions →

Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace: School Information

Full address
Malcolm Road, Penge, London, SE20 8RH
Local authority
Bromley
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
35.7% of pupils
DfE URN
139966

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If Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace

What is the catchment area for Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace?

The catchment area for Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace is the geographic zone Bromley uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Bromley publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace oversubscribed?

Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace is operating close to its capacity of 389 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace?

Admission to Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace is managed by Bromley. 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 Crystal Palace cover?

Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace is a primary school in London, Bromley, 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 Crystal Palace?

Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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