The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% 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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 46 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 491
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 30.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Merton
- Trust
- HARRIS FEDERATION
- Head
- Mrs Emma Catley (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Abbotts Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 1JW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGarden Primary School
Primary · Very close
Harris Academy Merton
Secondary · Very close
William Morris Primary School
Primary · Very close
The Sherwood School
Primary · 563m away
Gonville Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Winterbourne Boys' Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Winterbourne Junior Girls' School
Primary · 1.5km away
Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Harris Primary Academy Merton's Ofsted rating?
Harris Primary Academy Merton was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harris Primary Academy Merton?
Harris Primary Academy Merton currently has 491 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harris Primary Academy Merton take?
Harris Primary Academy Merton caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Harris Primary Academy Merton?
Harris Primary Academy Merton is in Mitcham, CR4 1JW, in the Merton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harris Primary Academy Merton have a sixth form?
No, Harris Primary Academy Merton does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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