The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 89% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 53.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- 34% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
53.7
9.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
59%
17.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
68%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.24
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 230 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 108 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,341
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 34.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Merton
- Trust
- HARRIS FEDERATION
- Head
- Ms Aisha Samad (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wide Way, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 1BP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWilliam Morris Primary School
Primary · Very close
Garden Primary School
Primary · Very close
Harris Primary Academy Merton
Primary · Very close
The Sherwood School
Primary · 624m away
Gonville Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Winterbourne Boys' Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Winterbourne Junior Girls' School
Primary · 1.4km away
Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Harris Academy Merton a selective school?
No. Harris Academy Merton is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Harris Academy Merton's Ofsted rating?
Harris Academy Merton was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harris Academy Merton?
Harris Academy Merton currently has 1,341 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harris Academy Merton take?
Harris Academy Merton caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Harris Academy Merton?
Harris Academy Merton is in Mitcham, CR4 1BP, in the Merton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harris Academy Merton have a sixth form?
Yes, Harris Academy Merton has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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