Harris Academy Merton
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Merton |
| Address | Wide Way, CR4 1BP |
| URN | 131897 |
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School Census
| Total | 1368 |
| Girls/Boys | 605/763 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 44.2%/55.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 437 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 8.8% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 13/09/2022 | Outstanding |
| 26/09/2012 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 13/09/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 26/09/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 45% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 64% |
| Entering EBacc | 32% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.41 |
| Progress 8 | 0.36 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 53% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 70% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.72 |
| Progress 8 | 0.49 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 642 |
| As first preference | 216 |
| As second preference | 160 |
| As third preference | 98 |
| Total Offers Made | 239 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 185 |
| second preference offers | 34 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
| first preference v offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 637 |
| As first preference | 197 |
| As second preference | 138 |
| As third preference | 92 |
| Total Offers Made | 236 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 171 |
| second preference offers | 34 |
| third preference offers | 17 |
| first preference v offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 631 |
| As first preference | 194 |
| As second preference | 137 |
| As third preference | 97 |
| Total Offers Made | 236 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 174 |
| second preference offers | 39 |
| third preference offers | 13 |
| first preference v offers | 1.23% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 654 |
| As first preference | 195 |
| As second preference | 134 |
| As third preference | 131 |
| Total Offers Made | 236 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 159 |
| second preference offers | 35 |
| third preference offers | 27 |
| first preference v offers | 1.18% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 661 |
| As first preference | 186 |
| As second preference | 149 |
| As third preference | 117 |
| Total Offers Made | 237 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 158 |
| second preference offers | 35 |
| third preference offers | 19 |
| first preference v offers | 1.19% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 618 |
| As first preference | 203 |
| As second preference | 136 |
| As third preference | 93 |
| Total Offers Made | 233 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 170 |
| second preference offers | 29 |
| third preference offers | 16 |
| first preference v offers | 1.31% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 751 |
| As first preference | 203 |
| As second preference | 166 |
| As third preference | 144 |
| Total Offers Made | 233 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 155 |
| second preference offers | 40 |
| third preference offers | 20 |
| first preference v offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 775 |
| As first preference | 224 |
| As second preference | 154 |
| As third preference | 144 |
| Total Offers Made | 239 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 181 |
| second preference offers | 27 |
| third preference offers | 22 |
| first preference v offers | 1.36% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 734 |
| As first preference | 216 |
| As second preference | 154 |
| As third preference | 120 |
| Total Offers Made | 208 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 159 |
| second preference offers | 29 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.78% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 831 |
| As first preference | 249 |
| As second preference | 181 |
| As third preference | 148 |
| Total Offers Made | 177 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 140 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 14 |
| first preference v offers | 1.64% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 755 |
| As first preference | 227 |
| As second preference | 160 |
| As third preference | 124 |
| Total Offers Made | 177 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 138 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 61% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 9% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 29% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 7% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 11% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 73% |
| no | 27% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| african ethnic origin | 20.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 12.7% |
| white british ethnic origin | 10.3% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 8.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 8.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 7.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| african ethnic origin | 19.5% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 12.1% |
| white british ethnic origin | 11% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 10.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 9.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 7.2% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.7% |