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Harris Academy Wimbledon

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

personMs Joanne Larizadeh

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location_onLondon, SW19 2JY

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2023

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Students

846

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Attainment 8

58.3

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GCSE Rank

#2 in Merton

#302 of 3,216 nationally

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Harris Academy Wimbledon is a Free schools secondary school in London, serving ages 11-19. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Demand is above capacity (1.3×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Harris Academy Wimbledon is a free schools in London, Merton, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of HARRIS FEDERATION. The school has approximately 1,045 pupils on roll, of whom 42% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 58.3, placing the school #2 in Merton and #302 of 3,216 nationally. 69.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 36.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 16 A-level subjects. 52.9% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 24.3% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.04 — 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 1.3× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.8:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 2.3 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

58.3

Grade 5+ E&M

69.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)36.6%

Entering EBacc77.80%

EBacc APS5.67

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.62

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc86.30%

EBacc APS4.98

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.85

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

56.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc85%

EBacc APS5.49

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

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2018

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

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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

93%

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

Apprenticeships1%

Employment0%

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

+0.04

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*8.5%

Achieving A*–A24.3%

Achieving A*–B52.9%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate98.4%

A-level subjects offered16

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

10 January 2023

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

1 Evaluations

2023-01-10

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

2.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.7%(18 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 1,045 pupils. During this period, there were 27 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.6%, 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)	1,045	27	2.6%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,061	22	2.1%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	960	34	3.5%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	962	30	3.1%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	979	30	3.1%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	845	24	2.8%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	846	29	3.4%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	852	13	1.5%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	675	6	0.9%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	672	20	3.0%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	683	22	3.2%	4.4%	2
2020/21 (Summer term)	494	16	3.2%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	501	3	0.6%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	501	18	3.6%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	315	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	315	7	2.2%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	317	7	2.2%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	129	3	2.3%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	129	3	2.3%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	130	4	3.1%	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.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 42 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 18 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 14 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 10 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 6 pupils

Hearing 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.

91.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

91.0%Positive

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

17.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree50%

agree40%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree44%

agree41%

disagree10%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree23%

agree22%

disagree9%

strongly disagree6%

don't know2%

not applicable39%

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

yes13%

no87%

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

strongly agree22%

agree44%

disagree19%

strongly disagree11%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree54%

agree41%

disagree2%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree48%

agree44%

disagree3%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree39%

agree52%

disagree4%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree49%

agree48%

disagree2%

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

strongly agree70%

agree28%

disagree2%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree37%

agree45%

disagree6%

strongly disagree3%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes89%

no11%

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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

Wimbledon College

Ricards Lodge High School

Harris Academy Merton

Harris Academy Morden

St Mark's Church of England Academy