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Harris Invictus Academy Croydon

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

personMs Lisa Kattenhorn

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location_onCroydon, CR0 2TB

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2016

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Students

992

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#12 in Croydon

#1,727 of 3,216 nationally

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Harris Invictus Academy Croydon is a Free schools secondary school in Croydon, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade.

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School Summary

Harris Invictus Academy Croydon is a free schools in Croydon, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of HARRIS FEDERATION. The school has approximately 980 pupils on roll, of whom 51% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45, placing the school #12 in Croydon and #1,727 of 3,216 nationally. 46.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 20.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 16 A-level subjects. 28.3% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 7.6% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.46 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2016. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding.

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

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 3 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.7 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

Grade 5+ E&M

46.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)20.6%

Entering EBacc58.10%

EBacc APS4.26

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.1

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc75.80%

EBacc APS4.04

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc45%

EBacc APS4.12

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.51

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc42%

EBacc APS4.66

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc49%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc38%

EBacc APS3.95

2018

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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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)94%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

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

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

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

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

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

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

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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

-0.46

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*1.4%

Achieving A*–A7.6%

Achieving A*–B28.3%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate97.9%

A-level subjects offered16

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.64

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2023

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2022

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

18 January 2023

Inspection Report

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29 September 2016

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

1 Evaluations

2016-09-29

S5 Inspection Legacy

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

1.8%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.5%(15 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 980 pupils. During this period, there were 18 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.8%, 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)	980	18	1.8%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	997	15	1.5%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,009	34	3.4%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,013	57	5.6%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,037	27	2.6%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	978	17	1.7%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	992	30	3.0%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,013	37	3.7%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	907	29	3.2%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	916	28	3.1%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	932	28	3.0%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	900	42	4.7%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	905	13	1.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	906	38	4.2%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	892	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	892	105	11.8%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	914	97	10.6%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	834	37	4.4%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	845	38	4.5%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	855	48	5.6%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	662	75	11.3%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	676	54	8.0%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	684	42	6.1%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	466	39	8.4%	3.0%	3
2016/17 (Spring term)	450	0	0.0%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	455	0	0.0%	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 55 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 36 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 34 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 22 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 11 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 11 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 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.

52.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

65.0%Positive

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

30.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree13%

agree52%

disagree17%

strongly disagree13%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree17%

agree35%

disagree35%

strongly disagree9%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree17%

agree22%

disagree26%

strongly disagree22%

not applicable13%

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 agree30%

agree43%

disagree17%

don't know9%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree30%

agree48%

disagree9%

strongly disagree9%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree17%

agree39%

disagree22%

strongly disagree17%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree17%

agree61%

disagree17%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree35%

agree26%

disagree13%

strongly disagree9%

don't know17%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree9%

agree26%

disagree26%

strongly disagree9%

don't know30%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes48%

no52%

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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

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