Harris Primary Academy Merton
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Abbotts Road Mitcham Surrey CR4 1JW |
| Phone | 02086793707 |
| Reference Number | 141143 |
Harris Primary Academy Merton continues to perform at an outstanding level, demonstrating a strong commitment to providing a high-quality education and nurturing environment for its pupils. The school emphasizes building positive relationships with both students and families, ensuring that all pupils feel safe, welcomed, and confident in their learning. The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured, allowing students to achieve impressive outcomes across various subjects, with particular success in the arts. This inspection marks the first routine check since the academy was deemed outstanding in 2017, and it confirms the school's sustained excellence since then.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 491 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.16%
Girls: 46.84% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 30.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 38.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 34 | 65 |
| 2 | 36 | 29 | 65 |
| 3 | 37 | 27 | 64 |
| 4 | 28 | 34 | 62 |
| 5 | 36 | 26 | 62 |
| 6 | 39 | 26 | 65 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 20.4% |
| African | 12.6% |
| White, British | 12.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 8.6% |
| Caribbean | 8.6% |
| White, Other | 7.1% |
| Indian | 6.3% |
| Asian, Other | 5.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5.5% |
| White & Asian | 2% |
| Unclassified | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2024 | School inspection |
| 11 Jul 2017 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Exceptional nurturing community where pupils flourish.
- Strong relationships between staff, pupils, and families.
- Ambitious curriculum with a deep body of knowledge.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
- Rigorous phonics programme leading to strong reading skills.
- High staff morale and a supportive work environment.
- Well-planned extracurricular activities enriching student experiences.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 78% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 15% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.7 | ||
| Writing | 1 | ||
| Maths | -2.1 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 36 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 25 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 31 | 4 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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William Morris Primary School
Recreation Way, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 1PJ |
0.12 miles |
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The Sherwood School
Abbotts Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 1JP |
0.35 miles |
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Norbury Manor Primary School
Abingdon Road, Norbury, London, SW16 5QR |
0.65 miles |
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Gonville Academy
Gonville Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 6DL |
0.76 miles |
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Lonesome Primary School
Grove Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 1SD |
0.78 miles |
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Granton Primary School
Granton Road, Streatham, London, SW16 5AN |
0.9 miles |
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Winterbourne Junior Girls' School
Winterbourne Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 7QT |
0.94 miles |
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Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School
Winterbourne Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 7QT |
0.94 miles |
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Winterbourne Boys' Academy
Winterbourne Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 7QT |
0.94 miles |
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Beecholme Primary School
Edgehill Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 2HZ |
1.01 miles |
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
53 Commonside East, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 1YG |
1.01 miles |
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Paxton Academy Sports And Science
843 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AW |
1.05 miles |
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Gorringe Park Primary School
Sandy Lane, Figges Marsh, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 2YA |
1.12 miles |
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St Mark's Primary School
St Mark's Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 2LF |
1.16 miles |
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West Thornton Primary School
Rosecourt Road, Croydon, CR0 3BS |
1.18 miles |
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Kensington Avenue Primary School
Kensington Avenue, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8BT |
1.2 miles |
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Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School
Northanger Road, Streatham, London, SW16 5SL |
1.21 miles |
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Lavender Lodge School
224 London Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 3HD |
1.27 miles |
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Oak Tree Primary School
Mitcham Court, Cricket Green, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 4LB |
1.29 miles |
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Cranmer Primary School
Cranmer Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 4XU |
1.29 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Harris Academy Merton
Wide Way, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 1BP |
0.07 miles |
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Woodmansterne School
Woodmansterne Road, Streatham, London, SW16 5UQ |
0.73 miles |
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The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy
Mitcham Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 3AS |
0.79 miles |
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St Mark's Church of England Academy
Acacia Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 1SF |
0.84 miles |
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Norbury High School for Girls
Kensington Avenue, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8BT |
1.09 miles |
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Jus'T'Learn
9-11 Commonside East, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 2QA |
1.12 miles |
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RISE Education
37-39 Western Road, Mitcham, CR4 3ED |
1.39 miles |
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Cricket Green School
Lower Green West, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 3AF |
1.42 miles |
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Bensham Manor School
Ecclesbourne Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 7BN |
1.55 miles |
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Melrose School
Church Road/ Whatley Avenue, Mitcham/ Raynes Park, Surrey, CR4 3BE |
1.58 miles |
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Graveney School
Welham Road, Tooting, London, SW17 9BU |
1.59 miles |
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Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School
Belltrees Grove, London, SW16 2HY |
1.75 miles |
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St Joseph's College
Beulah Hill, London, SE19 3HL |
1.78 miles |
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Silburn Reid
51c Crown Lane, London, SW16 3JE |
1.8 miles |
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Wandle Valley Academy
Welbeck Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 1LW |
1.94 miles |
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Harris Academy Beulah Hill
Spurgeon Road, London, SE19 3UG |
1.96 miles |
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Arise Academy
Cornerstones, 14 Willis Road, Croydon, CR0 2XX |
1.99 miles |
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Harris Academy Morden
Lilleshall Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 6DU |
2.02 miles |
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Harris Invictus Academy Croydon
88 London Road, Croydon, CR0 2TB |
2.04 miles |
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BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology
60 The Crescent, Selhurst, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 2HN |
2.05 miles |