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Harris Academy Sutton

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

personMr James Fisher

corporate_fareHARRIS FEDERATION

location_onSutton, SM2 5RD

language Visit Website phone 2039624500

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,036

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Attainment 8

58.2

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GCSE Rank

#7 in Sutton

#309 of 3,216 nationally

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Harris Academy Sutton is a Free schools secondary school in Sutton, serving ages 11-19. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Highly competitive: 1.6× more applications than places — plan well ahead.

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School Summary

Harris Academy Sutton is a free schools in Sutton, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of HARRIS FEDERATION. The school has approximately 1,296 pupils on roll, of whom 18% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 58.2, placing the school #7 in Sutton and #309 of 3,216 nationally. 70.20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 35.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 23 A-level subjects. 58.6% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 29.5% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.06 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. 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.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.6× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.5:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.7 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

58.2

Grade 5+ E&M

70.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)35.2%

Entering EBacc68.30%

EBacc APS5.44

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.91

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

59.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc73.70%

EBacc APS5.64

2023

Progress 8 Score

1.10

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

60.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc68%

EBacc APS5.58

2022

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

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2018

Progress 8 Score

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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

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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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

+0.06

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

105

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*7.8%

Achieving A*–A29.5%

Achieving A*–B58.6%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate100.0%

A-level subjects offered23

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

08 February 2023

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

1 Evaluations

2023-02-08

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

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

1.4%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.2%(16 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 1,296 pupils. During this period, there were 18 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.4%, 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)	1,296	18	1.4%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,296	27	2.1%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,170	30	2.6%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,142	22	1.9%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,138	13	1.1%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,037	16	1.5%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,036	13	1.3%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,038	15	1.4%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	854	33	3.9%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	861	11	1.3%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	861	18	2.1%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	642	21	3.3%	3.6%	2
2020/21 (Spring term)	648	11	1.7%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	654	24	3.7%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	439	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	439	2	0.5%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	445	3	0.7%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	195	2	1.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	192	2	1.0%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	189	5	2.6%	3.8%	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.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 45 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 43 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 30 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 23 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 9 pupils

Physical Disability 8 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 5 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Visual Impairment 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.

93.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

96.0%Positive

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

14.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree66%

agree30%

disagree3%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree44%

agree43%

disagree9%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree39%

agree23%

disagree6%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

not applicable27%

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

yes22%

no78%

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

strongly agree29%

agree38%

disagree14%

strongly disagree19%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree61%

agree31%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree47%

agree42%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree40%

agree48%

disagree9%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree47%

agree46%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree66%

agree33%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree44%

agree45%

disagree4%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes91%

no9%

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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 Sutton

Wilson's School

Wallington High School for Girls

Nonsuch High School for Girls

Sutton Grammar School

Wallington County Grammar School

Glenthorne High School