The short version
Average GCSE results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 39% 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
48.2
4.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
44%
1.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
58%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.30
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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 334 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 79 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,018
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 38.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Trust
- HARRIS FEDERATION
- Head
- Mr Charlie Comerford (Executive Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Curriculum and development visit
March 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Cumberlow Avenue, London, SE25 6AE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHeavers Farm Primary School
Primary · 929m away
Oasis Academy Arena
Secondary · 1.2km away
St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Aya College (Educational Provision)
Independent · 1.5km away
Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre
Nursery · 1.6km away
Robert Fitzroy Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology
City technology college · Grammar · 1.6km away
The Crescent Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Harris Academy South Norwood a selective school?
No. Harris Academy South Norwood is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Harris Academy South Norwood's Ofsted rating?
Harris Academy South Norwood was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harris Academy South Norwood?
Harris Academy South Norwood currently has 1,018 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harris Academy South Norwood take?
Harris Academy South Norwood caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Harris Academy South Norwood?
Harris Academy South Norwood is in London, SE25 6AE, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harris Academy South Norwood have a sixth form?
Yes, Harris Academy South Norwood has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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