Harris City Academy Crystal Palace
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace is a secondary school in London for ages 11 to 18.
Daily challenges that keep pace with your child's school year
For Years 1 to 6, with a weekly view of what they have mastered and an 11+ track when you're ready.
At a glance
- Type
- Academy (sponsored)
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,191
- Who it's for
- Boys and girls
- Admissions
- Not selective
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Address
- Maberley Road, London, SE19 2JH
- Phone
- 02087 712261
The school's websiteResults and performanceFull register entryMap
What Ofsted found
Full inspection, April 2025.
- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding
- Sixth-form provision: Outstanding
- Inspectors found the provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is well organised, with needs identified accurately and effective personalised support.
- The report says the strong emphasis on reading means pupils, including those who need additional support, become increasingly fluent readers as they move through the school.
Our summary of Ofsted's report. Read the full reports on Ofsted's website. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The school
- The academy emphasises traditional standards of uniform, good manners, discipline and respect alongside a modern education.
Source: Harris City Academy Crystal Palace website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Music, sport and trips
- The academy runs over 250 sporting fixtures each year.
Source: Harris City Academy Crystal Palace website. Checked 11 November 2026.
The school day and clubs
- 78% of students take part in enrichment clubs and activities at the academy.
Source: Harris City Academy Crystal Palace website. Checked 11 November 2026.
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Daily challenges that keep pace with your child's school year
For Years 1 to 6, with a weekly view of what they have mastered and an 11+ track when you're ready.