Harris City Academy Crystal Palace
Contact details for the school

School Name: Harris City Academy Crystal Palace
Address: Maberley Road, Upper Norwood
Town/City: London
Postcode: SE19 2JH
Telephone Number: 02 0877 2261
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2007
Trust: Harris Federation
Sponsor: Harris Federation

Staff and pupils

Principal: Samuel Rigby
Capacity: 1300
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1191 (60% boys & 40% girls)
Enrollment: 92% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 39%

Location and administration

URN: 135311
DfE Number: 306/6906
UKPRN: 10021077
UPRN: 100023247059
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Croydon (E09000008)
Constituency: Streatham and Croydon North (E14001527)
Electoral Ward: Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood (E05011467)

Easting & Northing: 533846E, 169827N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 24' 44.31" N 0° 4' 36" W
Plus Code: 9C3XCW6F+W8

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. James Dixon Primary School (0.5km)
  2. Cypress Primary School (0.6km)
  3. All Saints CofE Primary School (0.7km)
  4. Paxton Primary School (1.2km)
  5. Harris Academy South Norwood (1.2km)
  6. St Anthony's Catholic Primary School (1.2km)
  7. Rockmount Primary School (1.2km)
  8. Harris Academy Beulah Hill (1.2km)
  9. Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace (1.3km)
  10. Hillcrest (1.4km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school† Sixth form college

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Ms Katherine Cumberbatch - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Delita Dunkley - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 March 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 17 March 2029.
  • Miss Janeen Gatty - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 November 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 3 November 2026.
  • Mr Peter Harris - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2006 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Rebecca Hickey - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2020 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 9 December 2028.
  • Trevor Johnson - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 March 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 11 October 2025.
  • Ms Angela Kail - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2014 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mr Aaron King - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2013 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 30 November 2025.
  • Jacqui Lomas - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 January 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 19 January 2029.
  • Sir Daniel Moynihan - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2007 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Samuel Rigby - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Victoria Tampin - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 July 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 8 September 2029.
  • Ligia Teixeira - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 October 2027.
  • Emma Wood - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 29 September 2029.