Harris Academy Morden
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Lilleshall Road Morden Surrey SM4 6DU |
| Phone | 02086871157 |
| Reference Number | 138495 |
Harris Academy Morden continues to demonstrate outstanding performance in providing high-quality education. The school's holistic approach fosters a positive and respectful environment, leading to high pupil engagement and achievement. Students are well-prepared for their futures, reflecting the core values of courage, challenge, and success. This ungraded inspection, the first since 2018, confirms the school's sustained excellence in education following the pandemic.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 879 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.19%
Girls: 48.81% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 45.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 36.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 79 | 99 | 178 |
| 8 | 81 | 96 | 177 |
| 9 | 98 | 80 | 178 |
| 10 | 106 | 71 | 177 |
| 11 | 86 | 83 | 169 |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 31.2% |
| White, Other | 17% |
| African | 12.5% |
| Pakistani | 7.4% |
| Asian, Other | 6.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5% |
| Caribbean | 4.2% |
| Indian | 3.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.4% |
| Unclassified | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 17 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2024 | School inspection |
| 27 Jun 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Mar 2018 | Short inspection |
| 03 Dec 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 14 May 2013 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Ambitious and well-designed curriculum that builds on pupils' prior knowledge.
- Strong emphasis on reading, literacy, and oracy.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- High levels of pupil attendance and engagement.
- Positive school environment with rare instances of bullying.
- Supportive staff culture with a focus on well-being.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 46.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 43.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 59.8% |
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 118 | 34 |
| Third Preference | 122 | 19 |
| From another Local Authority | 218 | 74 |
Previous Years
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