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22/03/24

That Friday Feeling!Our Reception children, on their way back from the Natural History Museum, showing how we all feel on a Friday!#HPAHP pic.twitter.com/X4NGr2XBir

22/03/24

Natural History Museum 🦕 Today our Reception children visited the Natural History Museum.They had a great day out exploring the exhibits and finding lots of dinosaurs!#HPAHP pic.twitter.com/KE2NRnhZzV

22/03/24

Epic Maths! 🧮 In an HPAHP first, today we presented two Epic awards for Mathletics. These two superstars have been earning certificates every week since the start of the year.Fantastic achievement!#HPAHP pic.twitter.com/Z71lu19OZn

12/03/24

British Science WeekToday we’ve had whizz, bangs and lots of excitement as we hosted Silly Science workshops throughout the school day.Every year group took part and were inspired by just how amazing science can be!#HPAHP pic.twitter.com/pPPka8I6N7

12/03/24

British Science Week!Miss Zulver launched our Science Week celebrations in assembly on Monday.The message was simple:🧪 At HPAHP we are all scientists! 🧪Everyone can be a scientist through exploration and curiosity of the world in which we live!#HPAHP pic.twitter.com/pbgedpc80i

12/03/24

British Science Week!This week we are celebrating British Science week.Lots going on:🧬 Silly Science Workshops🧪 Writing inspired by influential scientists🧬 Lots of exciting investigations 🧪 Home projects that are due on Thursday!#HPAHP pic.twitter.com/vnKJuGGGae

12/03/24

Who’s behind the book? 📕 Last week, as part of our World Book Day celebrations, the children had to work out which staff member was hiding behind the book cover.It certainly took some working out!#HPAHP pic.twitter.com/6geMaNL5oi

12/03/24

World Book Day! 📚 Last week our love of reading came to life as our favourite book characters joined us at HPAHP! pic.twitter.com/9ZjR2J74dY

12/03/24

World Book Day! 📖 Last week we celebrated World Book Day at HPAHP.So many wonderful costumes and characters as our love of reading came to life! pic.twitter.com/YYQdBygfjG

08/03/24

Maths Club! 🧮Maths club isn't just about numbers. This week the children explored shapes and patterns!Some great problems from Wondermaths to solve!#HPAHP pic.twitter.com/KQmutOBzhN

28/02/24

Nursery Consultation!We are currently consulting with the community about our exciting plans to open a Nursery Class in September 2024.Find out more and give your views via our website:https://t.co/iwxGuKaifEIf you have any questions, please contact the school office! pic.twitter.com/uWFN7p1StG

28/02/24

World Book Day 2024A date for your diary!🗓️Thursday 7th March 2024We will be celebrating World Book Day and encouraging all children to come to school dressed as their favourite book character. We cannot wait!Lots of exciting events planned - watch this space!#HPAHP pic.twitter.com/TFrBxplpxe

28/02/24

We love Maths! 🧮Times tables are key part of life at HPAHP. We are delighted to have launched Times Table Travellers with our Reception children this week.We hope they enjoy their mathematical tour of the globe!#HPAHP pic.twitter.com/tVf0nzt7hw

20/02/24

PTA Coffee MorningOur PTA are hosting a coffee morning this week to discuss exciting plans for the rest of this academic year.🗓️Friday 23rd February 2024⏲️8.45am📍HPAHPCome along and have a coffee, hear the plans and suggest some others!#HPAHP pic.twitter.com/IvRSJBZmRS

08/02/24

Haling is home! 🏠 After being on display as part of Croydon Stands Tall, our giraffe has returned to his permanent home.It’s great to have you back Haling!#HPAHP pic.twitter.com/8GkCwU9Wkh

31/01/24

A New Nursery For South Croydon!We are delighted to announce our plans for a nursery class from September 2024.We are consulting with our community about these exciting plans.For more information and to book a space at one of the consultation events, visit our website! pic.twitter.com/oc4hmYOYN1

26/01/24

Energy Savers ⚡️This week, our Year 1 children became energy hunters. They searched the school for devices that used electricity.They then came up with ways that we could reduce energy wastage.#HPAHP pic.twitter.com/g1zZNASj3Q

26/01/24

Energy Savers ⚡️This week, Year 6 have been finding out about decarbonisation. They investigated what it was and how it related to the energy we use in school!#HPAHP pic.twitter.com/9OZdf3KMha

26/01/24

Energy Savers ⚡️This week our Year 2 children have been investigating the impact they have on our environment. They explored both the positive and negative impact their actions have on our planet.#HPAHP pic.twitter.com/iTGYPUng7Y

26/01/24

Energy Savers! ⚡️This week our Year 3 children have been designing energy heroes. First they collated all the ways we could save energy. They then turned these into super powers for their heroes!#HPAHP pic.twitter.com/RhhpKfaFEk

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Academy Admissions Contact Details

Telephone: 0203 772 4560

Email:  info@harrisprimaryhalingpark.org.uk

Address:  Harris Primary Academy Haling Park, Haling Road, South Croydon, CR2 6HS

Our full policy, with details of our admissions criteria, can be downloaded below.  The following information provides a brief summary of the application procedure for Reception and in-year admissions.
 

Reception Applications

The Academy has an admission number of 60 in Reception for September 2024

Applications for places in Reception should be made on the home Local Authority’s (LA’s) Common Application Form. These are accessible on the LA’s website and should be submitted in accordance with the LA’s published deadlines for applications (on or before 15 January 2024.)

 

More detailed information about the admission process can be found here.

Reception Key Dates

 

15th January 2024

Deadling for receipt of applications
 https://www.eadmissions.org.uk/eAdmissions/app

16th April 2024

Local Authority informs Parents/Carers of allocated school

2nd May 2024

Acceptance deadline

16th May 2024 Deadline for Appeals to be made in writing to the Academy
May-June 2024 Appeals to be heard
1st September 2024 Waiting list closed and replaced with casual admissions waiting list

In-Year Applications

If you are looking for a place in Harris Primary Academy Haling Park because you have recently moved into the area, or your child is at another primary school and you feel that a change of school would benefit their education and/or general well-being, you are entitled to apply for a school place. 

Since September 2013, the law allows you to apply directly to a school or academy instead of the Local Authority.  Please contact Admissions at the Academy, (contact details above) to request an in-year admission form or download below. Please note that there is no guarantee that a place will be available, but you have the right of appeal if you are refused a place.

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.

If you wish to appeal you must contact Admissions at the Academy who will send you an appeals form to complete.

Completed forms should be sent to the Clerk to the Appeal Panel at:   

Harris Primary Academy Haling Park:  50-58 Haling Road, South Croydon, CR2 6HS

Completed appeal forms for Reception must be received by the Academy by the closing date 16th May 2022 at 5pm.

All appeals will be heard within 40 school days of the deadline for lodging appeals.

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, 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 pupil would cause to the education of the students already offered and the Health and Safety of all the pupils 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.

 

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