The short version
Average GCSE results. 76% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018
- 45% 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
46.6
2.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
1.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
53%
Source: 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
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 168 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 78 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
- 879
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 45.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Merton
- Trust
- HARRIS FEDERATION
- Head
- Mr Julian Sparks
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lilleshall Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 6DU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Green Wrythe Primary School
Primary · 401m away
Malmesbury Primary School
Primary · 656m away
Canterbury Campus and Lavender Campus
Pupil referral unit · 837m away
Tweeddale Primary School
Primary · 849m away
Wandle Valley School
Special school · 1.1km away
Wandle Valley Academy
Academy · 1.1km away
Abbotsbury Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Harris Academy Morden a selective school?
No. Harris Academy Morden is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Harris Academy Morden's Ofsted rating?
Harris Academy Morden was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harris Academy Morden?
Harris Academy Morden currently has 879 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harris Academy Morden take?
Harris Academy Morden caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Harris Academy Morden?
Harris Academy Morden is in Morden, SM4 6DU, in the Merton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harris Academy Morden have a sixth form?
Yes, Harris Academy Morden has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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