Harris Academy Merton
| 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 |
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.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1341 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 58.24%
Girls: 41.76% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 34.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 12.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 144 | 89 | 233 |
| 8 | 130 | 98 | 228 |
| 9 | 118 | 111 | 229 |
| 10 | 131 | 95 | 226 |
| 11 | 118 | 87 | 205 |
| 12 | 73 | 43 | 116 |
| 13 | 67 | 37 | 104 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 21.2% |
| Pakistani | 14.2% |
| White, British | 8.6% |
| Caribbean | 8.4% |
| Asian, Other | 8.1% |
| White, Other | 7.6% |
| Unclassified | 6% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.2% |
| Indian | 4.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 53.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 59% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 73% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 34.23 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 35.24 |
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% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 148 | 29 |
| Third Preference | 104 | 11 |
| From another Local Authority | 308 | 107 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| 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 |
|
Gonville Academy
Gonville Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 6DL |
0.7 miles |
|
Lonesome Primary School
Grove Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 1SD |
0.84 miles |
|
Winterbourne Junior Girls' School
Winterbourne Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 7QT |
0.87 miles |
|
Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School
Winterbourne Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 7QT |
0.87 miles |
|
Winterbourne Boys' Academy
Winterbourne Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 7QT |
0.87 miles |
|
Granton Primary School
Granton Road, Streatham, London, SW16 5AN |
0.94 miles |
|
Paxton Academy Sports And Science
843 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AW |
0.98 miles |
|
Beecholme Primary School
Edgehill Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 2HZ |
1.07 miles |
|
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
53 Commonside East, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 1YG |
1.08 miles |
|
West Thornton Primary School
Rosecourt Road, Croydon, CR0 3BS |
1.13 miles |
|
Kensington Avenue Primary School
Kensington Avenue, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8BT |
1.15 miles |
|
Gorringe Park Primary School
Sandy Lane, Figges Marsh, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 2YA |
1.19 miles |
|
Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School
Northanger Road, Streatham, London, SW16 5SL |
1.22 miles |
|
St Mark's Primary School
St Mark's Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 2LF |
1.23 miles |
|
St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School
St. James The Great School, Windsor Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8HJ |
1.28 miles |
|
Lavender Lodge School
224 London Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 3HD |
1.35 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
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 |
|
St Mark's Church of England Academy
Acacia Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 1SF |
0.91 miles |
|
Norbury High School for Girls
Kensington Avenue, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8BT |
1.05 miles |
|
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 |
|
Cricket Green School
Lower Green West, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 3AF |
1.49 miles |
|
Graveney School
Welham Road, Tooting, London, SW17 9BU |
1.64 miles |
|
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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Arise Academy
Cornerstones, 14 Willis Road, Croydon, CR0 2XX |
1.92 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 |