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I am delighted to welcome you to Harris Academy Purley
Our motto - ‘to learn, to think, to act’ - enshrines a core tenet of our philosophy and that is that education in the classroom is only the beginning of a young person’s development and of education in general. Learning can only come to fruition once it is assimilated and an individual is able to think for themselves. In turn, thought must lead to action and practical application.
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@harrispurley • Apr 17
Day 2 of the practice expedition has gone exceptionally well. The weather has been good and the students have done a great job of navigating and establishing a camp 🛏️
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@harrispurley • Apr 16
Students are making the most of this glorious sunshine on day 1 of #dukeofedinburgh
📷 courtesy of Mr McHugh
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@harrispurley • Mar 25
A select group of History students took part in a VR workshop from Testimony 360, looking at the Holocaust and hearing the testimonies of survivors. Through the VR headsets, students were able to look around locations used during the Holocaust, and gain a greater understanding of the atrocities that took place. 🥽 Was this a glimpse into the future of teaching?
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@harrispurley • Mar 25
Last week, our Year 9 scholars did greatly delight in a modern rendering of Shakespeare’s famed Romeo and Juliet at the Globe Theatre, that very house where once his plays were first brought to life. There was dancing most lively, swift-riding upon BMXs, and even the snatching of a phone. Verily, we were in London indeed.
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@harrispurley • Mar 19
Year 12 & 13 Religious Studies students took their thinking to the next level at the Candle Conference with renowned philosopher Peter Vardy.
From revisiting key topics to sharpening their argument skills, the day was all about exam readiness, critical thinking, and confidence.
Future thinkers in the making—ready to question, challenge, and succeed. 🕯
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@harrispurley • Mar 12
Today, Year 8 and Year 9 students enjoyed a practical lecture from Dr Sheriff from Queen Mary University of London. The lecture talked about chemical compositions and demonstrated the affects of extremely cold substances when exposed to 'the air we breathe'.
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@harrispurley • Mar 12
We loved welcoming back some familiar faces to the Academy as alumni students shared their career journeys and the different pathways they took with our Sixth Form students. A valuable and inspiring opportunity to hear first-hand about life after school! Thanks to all of you!
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@harrispurley • Mar 11
It's Science Week! We have a lot going on in lessons and at lunch. This Friday is our Science Fair, where we will be putting on all sorts of experiments for our students to experience. We also had the first of our chicks hatch today, so look forward to some fluffy pics soon!
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@harrispurley • Mar 6
World Book Day is over for another year, but that doesn't mean you can't continue to enjoy reading throughout the year! Take your book tokens to your nearest bookshop to grab a great read 📚 Thank you to everyone who bought a cake at the bake sale — the money raised will help support literacy across the Academy.
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@harrispurley • Mar 5
We loved welcoming author Manjeet Mann to the academy today—creator of Run Rebel, The Crossing, and Small's Big Dream—Manjeet delivered an assembly for our lower school and held two workshops before signing copies of her new book ROAR #worldbookday
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@harrispurley • Feb 27
Year 10 took part in a @jackpetcheyfoundation Speak Out! workshop. At the end of the session, alll of the students felt confident enough to deliver a 90 second talk to the rest of the group on a topic of their choosing!
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@harrispurley • Jan 27
Year 7 had a whale of a time at the Natural History Museum this week, drawing and studying the anatomy of animals and dinosaurs for their art projects.
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@harrispurley • Jan 23
Huge congratulations to four of our students who have been awarded a Jack Petchey Award! As a group, they represent the very best of our school community: hard-working, kind, and ambitious, while consistently looking out for others. They’re students who lead by example, throw themselves into school life and enrichment, and are known for being reliable, calm, and supportive peers. Read more in our February newsletter. We’re incredibly proud of you all 👏
#JackPetcheyAward
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@harrispurley • Jan 9
This week our students enjoyed a tour of Southwark Cathedral, one of London’s oldest places of worship. Located on the south bank of the River Thames, the cathedral has a rich history dating back over 1,000 years. The visit gave students the chance to explore its stunning architecture, learn about its historical significance, and reflect in a truly inspiring setting. 📷 Ms McLean
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@harrispurley • Dec 18
Our Winter Newsletter is now available to view online: 🔗 www.harrispurley.org.uk/newsletter
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@harrispurley • Dec 17
🐑 🦘What do you get when you cross sheep with kangaroos? Woolly jumpers! ...but not like the ones we saw today. Apologies for not getting everybody into the photo - there were a lot of you!
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Zara speaks about her decision to stay on at Purley for Sixth Form...
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I am originally from the Caribbean, where education and discipline were always highly valued. When moving to the UK, I looked for a school with strong expectations, clear structure, and a genuine commitment to students achieving their best, and HAPU immediately stood out.
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Harris Academy Purley is a welcoming and supportive place to work, with a focus on both student and staff wellbeing.
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My name is Deja, and I am proud to be Head Girl at Harris Academy Purley.
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Compared to other schools I’ve worked in, Purley has a very modern feel about it. The classrooms are large and well presented, this adds to the positive atmosphere.
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Welcome to Harris Academy Purley
Arrange a Tour
Register your interest for a personalised tour
Book Now
To Learn, To Think, To Act
To Learn, To Think, To Act
To Learn, To Think, To Act
To Learn, To Think, To Act
Discover More
Explore Our Academy
Find out what makes us unique, from our personalised approach to teaching and learning, to our vibrant community and outstanding facilities.
Our Vision & Values
Read More
Why Choose Us
Read More
Enrichment
Read More
Join our Academy
Read More
Our Sixth Form
Read More
Welcome to our Academy
I am delighted to welcome you to Harris Academy Purley
Our motto - ‘to learn, to think, to act’ - enshrines a core tenet of our philosophy and that is that education in the classroom is only the beginning of a young person’s development and of education in general. Learning can only come to fruition once it is assimilated and an individual is able to think for themselves. In turn, thought must lead to action and practical application.
Meet the Principal
@harrispurley
@harrispurley • Apr 17
Day 2 of the practice expedition has gone exceptionally well. The weather has been good and the students have done a great job of navigating and establishing a camp 🛏️
View Post
@harrispurley • Apr 16
Students are making the most of this glorious sunshine on day 1 of #dukeofedinburgh
📷 courtesy of Mr McHugh
View Post
@harrispurley • Mar 25
A select group of History students took part in a VR workshop from Testimony 360, looking at the Holocaust and hearing the testimonies of survivors. Through the VR headsets, students were able to look around locations used during the Holocaust, and gain a greater understanding of the atrocities that took place. 🥽 Was this a glimpse into the future of teaching?
View Post
@harrispurley • Mar 25
Last week, our Year 9 scholars did greatly delight in a modern rendering of Shakespeare’s famed Romeo and Juliet at the Globe Theatre, that very house where once his plays were first brought to life. There was dancing most lively, swift-riding upon BMXs, and even the snatching of a phone. Verily, we were in London indeed.
View Post
@harrispurley • Mar 19
Year 12 & 13 Religious Studies students took their thinking to the next level at the Candle Conference with renowned philosopher Peter Vardy.
From revisiting key topics to sharpening their argument skills, the day was all about exam readiness, critical thinking, and confidence.
Future thinkers in the making—ready to question, challenge, and succeed. 🕯
View Post
@harrispurley • Mar 12
Today, Year 8 and Year 9 students enjoyed a practical lecture from Dr Sheriff from Queen Mary University of London. The lecture talked about chemical compositions and demonstrated the affects of extremely cold substances when exposed to 'the air we breathe'.
View Post
@harrispurley • Mar 12
We loved welcoming back some familiar faces to the Academy as alumni students shared their career journeys and the different pathways they took with our Sixth Form students. A valuable and inspiring opportunity to hear first-hand about life after school! Thanks to all of you!
View Post
@harrispurley • Mar 11
It's Science Week! We have a lot going on in lessons and at lunch. This Friday is our Science Fair, where we will be putting on all sorts of experiments for our students to experience. We also had the first of our chicks hatch today, so look forward to some fluffy pics soon!
View Post
@harrispurley • Mar 6
World Book Day is over for another year, but that doesn't mean you can't continue to enjoy reading throughout the year! Take your book tokens to your nearest bookshop to grab a great read 📚 Thank you to everyone who bought a cake at the bake sale — the money raised will help support literacy across the Academy.
View Post
@harrispurley • Mar 5
We loved welcoming author Manjeet Mann to the academy today—creator of Run Rebel, The Crossing, and Small's Big Dream—Manjeet delivered an assembly for our lower school and held two workshops before signing copies of her new book ROAR #worldbookday
View Post
@harrispurley • Feb 27
Year 10 took part in a @jackpetcheyfoundation Speak Out! workshop. At the end of the session, alll of the students felt confident enough to deliver a 90 second talk to the rest of the group on a topic of their choosing!
View Post
@harrispurley • Jan 27
Year 7 had a whale of a time at the Natural History Museum this week, drawing and studying the anatomy of animals and dinosaurs for their art projects.
View Post
@harrispurley • Jan 23
Huge congratulations to four of our students who have been awarded a Jack Petchey Award! As a group, they represent the very best of our school community: hard-working, kind, and ambitious, while consistently looking out for others. They’re students who lead by example, throw themselves into school life and enrichment, and are known for being reliable, calm, and supportive peers. Read more in our February newsletter. We’re incredibly proud of you all 👏
#JackPetcheyAward
View Post
@harrispurley • Jan 9
This week our students enjoyed a tour of Southwark Cathedral, one of London’s oldest places of worship. Located on the south bank of the River Thames, the cathedral has a rich history dating back over 1,000 years. The visit gave students the chance to explore its stunning architecture, learn about its historical significance, and reflect in a truly inspiring setting. 📷 Ms McLean
View Post
@harrispurley • Dec 18
Our Winter Newsletter is now available to view online: 🔗 www.harrispurley.org.uk/newsletter
View Post
@harrispurley • Dec 17
🐑 🦘What do you get when you cross sheep with kangaroos? Woolly jumpers! ...but not like the ones we saw today. Apologies for not getting everybody into the photo - there were a lot of you!
View Post
Follow Us
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Arrange a Tour
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Our Prospectus
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Our Academy in Pictures
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Our stories
Zara
Our stories
Mr Johnson
Our stories
Ms Valerio
Our stories
Deja (Head Girl)
Our stories
Mr Golbey
Zara speaks about her decision to stay on at Purley for Sixth Form...
Read More
I am originally from the Caribbean, where education and discipline were always highly valued. When moving to the UK, I looked for a school with strong expectations, clear structure, and a genuine commitment to students achieving their best, and HAPU immediately stood out.
Read More
Harris Academy Purley is a welcoming and supportive place to work, with a focus on both student and staff wellbeing.
Read More
My name is Deja, and I am proud to be Head Girl at Harris Academy Purley.
Read More
Compared to other schools I’ve worked in, Purley has a very modern feel about it. The classrooms are large and well presented, this adds to the positive atmosphere.
Read More
View our stories
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