The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 58.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
58.2
14.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
70%
28.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
68%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.06
Band 3Source: 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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 193 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 93 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,296
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sutton
- Trust
- HARRIS FEDERATION
- Head
- Mr Michael Berry
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
2 Chiltern Road, Sutton, SM2 5RD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOverton Grange School
Secondary · 597m away
Greenholm School
Independent · 624m away
Avenue Primary Academy
Primary · 759m away
Seaton House School
Independent · 805m away
Devonshire Primary School
Primary · 828m away
Barrow Hedges Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Orchard Hill College
Special school · 1.4km away
Grove Road School
Independent · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Harris Academy Sutton a selective school?
No. Harris Academy Sutton is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Harris Academy Sutton's Ofsted rating?
Harris Academy Sutton was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harris Academy Sutton?
Harris Academy Sutton currently has 1,296 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harris Academy Sutton take?
Harris Academy Sutton caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Harris Academy Sutton?
Harris Academy Sutton is in Sutton, SM2 5RD, in the Sutton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harris Academy Sutton have a sixth form?
Yes, Harris Academy Sutton has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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