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Harris Academy Merton

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMs Aisha Samad

corporate_fareHARRIS FEDERATION

location_onMitcham, CR4 1BP

language Visit Website phone 2086231000

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2022

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Students

1,368

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Attainment 8

53.7

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GCSE Rank

#5 in Merton

#573 of 3,216 nationally

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Harris Academy Merton is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Mitcham, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade.

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School Summary

Harris Academy Merton is an academy sponsor led in Mitcham, Merton, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of HARRIS FEDERATION. The school has approximately 1,341 pupils on roll, of whom 42% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.7, placing the school #5 in Merton and #573 of 3,216 nationally. 59.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 27.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 11 A-level subjects. 47.1% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 21.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.24 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.4:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.7 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

53.7

Grade 5+ E&M

59.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)27.3%

Entering EBacc68.00%

EBacc APS4.99

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.67

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc66.20%

EBacc APS4.84

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc32%

EBacc APS4.43

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.49

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34%

EBacc APS4.72

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.55

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc45%

EBacc APS4.38

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.47

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34%

EBacc APS4.16

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.24

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*4.8%

Achieving A*–A21.2%

Achieving A*–B47.1%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate100.0%

A-level subjects offered11

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.44

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate96.60%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate96.60%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

13 September 2022

Inspection Report

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26 September 2012

Inspection Report

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13 October 2009

Inspection Report

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15 October 2008

Inspection Report

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16 October 2007

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2022-09-13

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2012-09-26

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2008-10-15

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.6%(8 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,341 pupils. During this period, there were 8 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.6%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,341	8	0.6%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,362	10	0.7%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,347	4	0.3%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,358	11	0.8%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,367	17	1.2%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,365	17	1.2%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,368	7	0.5%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,383	12	0.9%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,391	16	1.2%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,388	17	1.2%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,387	12	0.9%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,350	17	1.3%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,354	1	0.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,353	13	1.0%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,286	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,286	11	0.9%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,272	9	0.7%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,231	24	1.9%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,234	18	1.5%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,242	14	1.1%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,151	14	1.2%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,156	14	1.2%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,162	6	0.5%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,113	11	1.0%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,119	13	1.2%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,129	13	1.2%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Speech, Language & Communication 45 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 31 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 25 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 17 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 7 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

80.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

83.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

16.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree43%

agree37%

disagree13%

strongly disagree5%

don't know1%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree17%

agree43%

disagree20%

strongly disagree11%

don't know9%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree19%

agree20%

disagree19%

strongly disagree11%

don't know3%

not applicable29%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree44%

agree32%

disagree11%

strongly disagree4%

don't know9%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree32%

agree49%

disagree7%

strongly disagree8%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree36%

agree43%

disagree13%

strongly disagree7%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree33%

agree52%

disagree7%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree48%

agree43%

disagree1%

strongly disagree1%

don't know7%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree25%

agree39%

disagree15%

strongly disagree11%

don't know11%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes73%

no27%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in Merton

Rutlish School

Harris Academy Wimbledon

Wimbledon College

Ricards Lodge High School

Harris Academy Morden

St Mark's Church of England Academy