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19/12/24

Thank you Fairfield Halls for a fantastic pantomime. Years 4, 5 and 6 had a great time, 3 students even were selected to go up on stage.

19/12/24

Year 3 had an excellent time at Dulwich picture gallery and got to enjoy creating their own artwork as well.

14/12/24

This week, Year 3 enjoyed their trip to the National Portrait Gallery. They critiqued pieces of art and spent time creating their own artwork.

14/12/24

Well done to EYFS this week for a wonderful nativity.

07/12/24

This week, Year 5 went on a school trip to the Tate Modern to build on their learning in Art this term. The children had the opportunity to walk about and view different styles of art. They even had a go at being artists.

15/11/24

Some of our KS2 classes are very excited to meet Jacqueline Wilson in her live virtual visit this morning, thanks to  📚 Y6 are dressed for their Victorian day too, which fits the publishing of her new book ‘Star of the Show’ 

15/11/24

Y6 have come in as Victorian children today, and will take part in a workshop, with a visit from a Victorian day teacher! 

13/11/24

Year 6 thoroughly engrossed their workshop to understand crime and the consequences of crime. Congratulations to one student who received a good ambassador award.

12/11/24

Don’t forget to wear your odd socks today, as we celebrate anti-bullying week! 🧦

11/11/24

Thank you to all who joined us for our art exhibition this afternoon.

11/11/24

Our remembrance day assembly, reflecting and showing respect for those who fought during the war.

09/11/24

We are looking forward to welcoming you to our Remembrance Day art exhibition on Monday 11th. We will be showcasing the fantastic creations the children have made.

09/11/24

Children thoroughly enjoyed our Black Poppy Rose workshops yesterday and gained further appreciation and respect for those who fought in the war.

07/11/24

Y6 have been preparing their Remembrance Day art work 🎨 

07/11/24

At the ends of last term, Y5 consolidated their learning of space by creating their own solar systems. The children showed an act of unity by working together too! 🪐

07/11/24

In science this week, year 5 children used Newton meters to measure forces. 🥼

07/11/24

EYFS have been learning about Remembrance Day this week, making some beautiful artwork!

18/10/24

Our choir sang at Crystal Palace train station yesterday to entertain commuters in our community. We are very proud! 🎤  Video  

18/10/24

This week, Y6 went to visit  to get a sneak peak of their talent show. The children thoroughly enjoyed watching the talent of the wonderful students from Y7-12. Thank you for inviting us! 🎤🎸

17/10/24

Year 6 have made great progress playing Ground Bass of Pachelbel's Canon in D Major on Glockenspiels!

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Reception Admissions

 

Welcome to Rec

Thank you for showing interest in our Academy.

Admissions for September 2026 have now closed. We will be having Reception 2027 open days from September 2026-January 2027, dates for these will be added to the website nearer the time. 

The Application Process

Reception Admissions Contact

Contact: School Office
Telephone: 0208 778 4742
Email: admissions@harrisprimarycrystalpalace.org.uk
Address: Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace, Malcolm Road, London, SE20 8RH

Reception Applications 2026 Intake

The Academy will have an admission number of 60 in Reception for September 2025-2026.  The Key dates are below:

Reception Key Dates

 2025-2026
1 September 2025

Local Authority Online Application Website Open

15 January 2026

Online closing date for Application Forms

16 April 2026

National Offer Day

30 April 2026

Acceptance of place deadline

20 May 2026

Deadline for appeals to be made in writing to the Academy

(Please note this is for September 2025 Reception Entries)

May-June 2026

Appeals to be heard

First Day of New Term Spring 2026 

Waiting Lists closed and replaced by casual admissions waiting lists, Parents/Carers will need to re-apply for an In-Year transfer through the local authority after this date, if still waiting

For Parents/Carers who Wish to Appeal

Parent(s) wishing to appeal against the Academy’s decision on admissions for any year group, should complete an Appeal Form (see below) stating the reason for the appeal, based on the published Admissions Criteria. Completed forms should be sent to the Clerk to the Appeal Panel at:

Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace, Malcolm Road, SE20 8RH

Completed appeal forms, for Reception intake only, must be received by the Academy by the closing date 20th May 2026 at 5.00pm. The appeals will be heard, in private, by an Independent appeal Panel. The Clerk to the Appeal Panel will make an appointment within a reasonable time.  All appeals will be heard within 40 school days of the deadline for lodging appeals.

  • Appeals may be made in English or the Parents’/Carers’ first language
  • Only one appeal per application is allowed
  • appeals are conducted in person, and you may bring a friend

The Appeal Hearing

The Academy will arrange for an Independent Appeals Panel to consider the Academy's reasons for refusal and your reasons for wanting to attend the Academy. The Panel will consist of 3 people (2 will have education experience and one will be an independent person with no education experience). The Panel will consider the case put forward by you and the Academy. They must consider the admission arrangements for the Academy and the reasons why you want to attend that particular school. The Panel must exercise its discretion by balancing the weight of your argument (for wanting to attend) against the Academy’s reasons for refusal i.e. the prejudice that one more student would cause to the education of the students already offered and the Health and Safety of all the students already attending the Academy, also taking into account the Academy's published admission arrangements.  

The decision of the Independent Appeals Panel is binding on the admissions authority and the Parents.

A link to the Admissions Appeals Timetable can be found here.


Children with an Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP) 

If your child has an Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP), please do not complete an application form but contact the Special Educational Needs team on 020-8313 4164 for further information.