Harris Academy Merton
Harris Academy Merton is an academy sponsor led in Merton for pupils aged 11 to 18. It has 1,371 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Harris Academy Merton is Outstanding, from an inspection in October 2022. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 54.4, and 53% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: October 2022. GCSE results: 2026. A-level results: 2025.
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Wide Way Mitcham Surrey CR4 1BP |
| Phone | 02086231000 |
| Reference Number | 131897 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1371 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 57.55%
Girls: 42.45% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 38.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 19.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 128 | 109 | 237 |
| 8 | 146 | 94 | 240 |
| 9 | 132 | 102 | 234 |
| 10 | 122 | 108 | 230 |
| 11 | 128 | 96 | 224 |
| 12 | 63 | 30 | 93 |
| 13 | 70 | 43 | 113 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 19.8% |
| Pakistani | 15% |
| Asian, Other | 8.4% |
| White, British | 8.2% |
| Unclassified | 7.9% |
| White, Other | 7.4% |
| Caribbean | 6.9% |
| Indian | 5.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
Harris Academy Merton demonstrates outstanding performance across all evaluated categories, including the quality of education, behavior and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision. With leadership that embodies high expectations and a strong ambition for all pupils, the school effectively supports special educational needs and disadvantaged backgrounds. The curriculum is rich and allows pupils to thrive academically and personally, fostering a supportive and safe learning environment. This inspection marks the school's first routine assessment after a long period of exemption due to previous outstanding grades, providing a significant context for its sustained excellence.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 13 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Sep 2022 | School inspection: |
| 26 Sep 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Oct 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 15 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Oct 2007 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Leaders maintain high expectations for all students.
- The curriculum is rich and well-structured, catering to diverse needs.
- Pupils exhibit excellent behavior and a positive attitude towards learning.
- Strong support systems in place for pupils with SEND.
- High levels of participation in extracurricular activities.
- Effective communication and consultation with parents and families.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 54.4 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 52.9% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 72.2% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 34.23 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Average Points (best 3) | 35.24 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 16.3% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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| Second Preference | 116 | 25 |
| Third Preference | 85 | 12 |
| From another Local Authority | 308 | 122 |
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| Name | Distance |
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William Morris Primary School
Recreation Way, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 1PJ |
0.05 miles |
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Harris Primary Academy Merton
Abbotts Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 1JW |
0.07 miles |
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The Sherwood School
Abbotts Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 1JP |
0.39 miles |
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Norbury Manor Primary School
Abingdon Road, Norbury, London, SW16 5QR |
0.63 miles |
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Gonville Academy
Gonville Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 6DL |
0.7 miles |
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Lonesome Primary School
Grove Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 1SD |
0.84 miles |
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Winterbourne Junior Girls' School
Winterbourne Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 7QT |
0.87 miles |
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Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School
Winterbourne Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 7QT |
0.87 miles |
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Winterbourne Boys' Academy
Winterbourne Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 7QT |
0.87 miles |
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Granton Primary School
Granton Road, Streatham, London, SW16 5AN |
0.94 miles |
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Paxton Academy Sports And Science
843 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AW |
0.98 miles |
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Beecholme Primary School
Edgehill Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 2HZ |
1.07 miles |
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
53 Commonside East, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 1YG |
1.08 miles |
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West Thornton Primary School
Rosecourt Road, Croydon, CR0 3BS |
1.13 miles |
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Kensington Avenue Primary School
Kensington Avenue, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8BT |
1.15 miles |
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Gorringe Park Primary School
Sandy Lane, Figges Marsh, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 2YA |
1.19 miles |
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Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School
Northanger Road, Streatham, London, SW16 5SL |
1.22 miles |
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St Mark's Primary School
St Mark's Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 2LF |
1.23 miles |
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St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School
St. James The Great School, Windsor Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8HJ |
1.28 miles |
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Lavender Lodge School
224 London Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 3HD |
1.35 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Woodmansterne School
Woodmansterne Road, Streatham, London, SW16 5UQ |
0.75 miles |
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The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy
Mitcham Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 3AS |
0.75 miles |
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St Mark's Church of England Academy
Acacia Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 1SF |
0.91 miles |
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Norbury High School for Girls
Kensington Avenue, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8BT |
1.05 miles |
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Jus'T'Learn
9-11 Commonside East, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 2QA |
1.19 miles |
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RISE Education
37-39 Western Road, Mitcham, CR4 3ED |
1.46 miles |
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Bensham Manor School
Ecclesbourne Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 7BN |
1.47 miles |
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Cricket Green School
Lower Green West, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 3AF |
1.49 miles |
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Graveney School
Welham Road, Tooting, London, SW17 9BU |
1.64 miles |
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Melrose School
Church Road/ Whatley Avenue, Mitcham/ Raynes Park, Surrey, CR4 3BE |
1.66 miles |
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Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School
Belltrees Grove, London, SW16 2HY |
1.74 miles |
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St Joseph's College
Beulah Hill, London, SE19 3HL |
1.74 miles |
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Silburn Reid
51c Crown Lane, London, SW16 3JE |
1.77 miles |
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Harris Academy Beulah Hill
Spurgeon Road, London, SE19 3UG |
1.9 miles |
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BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology
60 The Crescent, Selhurst, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 2HN |
1.98 miles |
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Harris Invictus Academy Croydon
88 London Road, Croydon, CR0 2TB |
1.98 miles |
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Wandle Valley Academy
Welbeck Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 1LW |
1.98 miles |
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Aya College (Educational Provision)
Holly Lodge, 16 Edith Road, London, London, SE25 5PQ |
1.99 miles |
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Harris Academy Morden
Lilleshall Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 6DU |
2.08 miles |
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The Norwood School
Crown Dale, Lambeth, London, SE19 3NY |
2.1 miles |
Harris Academy Merton is part of Harris Federation, which runs 58 schools. The nearest others:
- Harris Primary Academy Merton Mitcham
- Harris Primary Academy Croydon Croydon
- Harris Academy Beulah Hill London
- Harris Invictus Academy Croydon Croydon
- Harris Academy Morden Morden
- Harris Academy Wimbledon London
- Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form London
- Harris Academy South Norwood London
- Harris City Academy Crystal Palace London
- Harris Junior Academy Carshalton Carshalton
What is Harris Academy Merton's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Harris Academy Merton is Outstanding, from an inspection in October 2022.
When was Harris Academy Merton last inspected by Ofsted?
Harris Academy Merton was last inspected in October 2022.
How many pupils does Harris Academy Merton have?
Harris Academy Merton has 1,371 pupils on roll.
What age range does Harris Academy Merton cover?
Harris Academy Merton for pupils aged 11 to 18.
What are Harris Academy Merton's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 54.4, and 53% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Harris Academy Merton?
Harris Academy Merton is at Wide Way, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 1BP.