The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 58.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
58.3
14.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
69%
27.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
78%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.04
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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 121 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% 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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 92 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,045
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 39.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Merton
- Trust
- HARRIS FEDERATION
- Head
- Ms Joanne Larizadeh
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
59 High Path, London, SW19 2JY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPark Academy
Primary · 716m away
Haslemere Primary School
Primary · 822m away
Merton Park Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Liberty Primary
Primary · 1.2km away
Benedict Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Poplar Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Liberty Woodland School
Independent · 1.5km away
Rutlish School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Harris Academy Wimbledon a selective school?
No. Harris Academy Wimbledon is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Harris Academy Wimbledon's Ofsted rating?
Harris Academy Wimbledon was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harris Academy Wimbledon?
Harris Academy Wimbledon currently has 1,045 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harris Academy Wimbledon take?
Harris Academy Wimbledon caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Harris Academy Wimbledon?
Harris Academy Wimbledon is in London, SW19 2JY, in the Merton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harris Academy Wimbledon have a sixth form?
Yes, Harris Academy Wimbledon has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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