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Harris Academy Merton

State school · Mitcham, CR4 1BP
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,358 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,358 ·
Local authority
London Borough of Merton
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Headteacher

Head

Ms Aisha Samad

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

OtherUnkn 21 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Harris Primary Academy Merton 15 %
William Morris Primary School 11 %
The Sherwood School 8 %
Lonesome Primary School 5 %
Granton Primary School 5 %
Gonville Academy 5 %
Norbury Manor Primary School 5 %
Stanford Primary School 4 %
Winterbourne Boys' Academy 4 %
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School 4 %
St Mark's Primary School 3 %
Gorringe Park Primary School 2 %
Cranmer Primary School 2 %
Kensington Avenue Primary School 2 %
Bond Primary School 2 %
Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School 1 %
Winterbourne Junior Girls' School 1 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
85%
LA avg.
81%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
73%
LA avg.
73%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
30.00
LA avg.
35.07
Eng. avg.
35.69
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • GCSE
80
Number of teachers
19:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
8.2 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,358
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Wide Way
Mitcham
Surrey
CR4 1BP
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Telephone: 020 8623 1000

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.harrismerton.org.uk

Local authority: London Borough of Merton

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School data & information Harris Academy Merton Wide Way, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 1BP
1,358 Pupil numbers
33 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
8 % Pupils whose first language is not English
19:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
80 Number of teachers
11 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
73%
LA avg.
73%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
52.70
LA avg.
51.70
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.67 Score Well above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 74 6
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 7
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 206 6
Portuguese GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 8
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 7
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 217 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 92 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 116 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 71 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 211 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 216 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 8
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 7
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 8
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 4

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
7%
LA avg.
15%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
30.00
LA avg.
35.07
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 16 A
Psychology GCE A level 28 C
Physics GCE A level 12 B
Mathematics GCE A level 31 B
History GCE A level 16 B
Geography GCE A level 9 B
English Literature GCE A level 7 B
Economics GCE A level 15 C
Chemistry GCE A level 22 C
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 17 B
Biology GCE A level 21 C

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Harris Academy Merton is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2.5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
8.2 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
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