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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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Admissions Consultation 2027

Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace – Admissions Consultation

The Governing Body are consulting on proposed admissions arrangements for the 2027/2028 academic year. The consultation period will run from Thursday 11th December 2025 to Thursday 22nd January 2026.

In accordance with the Department for Education’s statutory School Admissions Code (2021), admission authorities must consult on their admission arrangements whenever changes are proposed, and at least once every seven years even if no changes are planned. As the Academy’s admission authority, the Harris Federation Trust Board (delegated to the Academy Governing Body) has a legal duty to review and determine admissions arrangements annually and to consult in line with the required timetable.

What change is proposed and why?
Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace is proposing a change to its admission arrangements for the 2027/2028 academic year. Specifically, the Academy proposes to take all in-year admissions in-house and manage them directly through the school, rather than continuing to participate in the London Borough of Bromley coordinated in-year admissions scheme.

At present, our 2026/2027 arrangements state that Bromley Local Authority processes in-year applications on our behalf. Under the proposed 2027/2028 arrangements, parents would apply for in-year places directly to the Academy using our in-year application form, and the Academy would make decisions and communicate outcomes within the statutory timescales.

The full draft admissions arrangements for 2027/28 can be found below.

Your questions

We are happy to answer any questions you may have. Please contact us at info@harrisprimarycrystalpalace.org.uk and we will respond to you. Please also provide your telephone number.

Your views

We would welcome your views on our consultation. Please ensure you respond to our consultation by 5pm on Thursday 22nd January 2026 which is when our consultation period closes. You can respond in three ways:

• By email: info@harrisprimarycrystalpalace.org.uk

• In writing: correspondence should be sent to:

Shantoi Adams – Office Manager

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

Next steps

After our consultation, the Academy Governing Body will consider all responses and determine the admissions arrangements for 2027/2028.

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