Harris Academy Merton

A outstanding academy sponsor led school in Merton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Harris Academy Merton.

Mitcham, CR41BP Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
69.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.67
English & Maths grade 4+ %
61.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 72.6%
Continue in education or training
68.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 74.0%
Sustained employment
34.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 14.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
13 September 2022
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Wide Way
Mitcham, CR41BP
Phone
2086231000
Website
harrismerton.org.uk

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
131897
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Wide Way, Mitcham, CR4 1BP
Website
http://www.harrismerton.org.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HARRIS FEDERATION
Capacity
1500 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,358
Free School Meals
41.7% (566 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.5% (34 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
52.7
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.6
English Attainment 8:
11.0
Maths Attainment 8:
10.1
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
16.0
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.6
Ebacc English:
96.3%
Ebacc Entry:
44.7%
Ebacc Humanities:
94.5%
Ebacc Languages:
66.2%
Ebacc Maths:
99.1%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.7%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.67
Progress 8 Range:
0.48 to 0.86
University Progression:
74.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
74.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
14.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
2.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
7.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
74%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
125 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
2.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
44.7 (+25.3 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
72.6 (+20.6 vs average)
Education Continuation:
74.0 (+17.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
52.7 (+13.2 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.67 (+0.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
85 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
170
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,358 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Business Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(14 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(15 students)
Computer Appreciation / Introduction (OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma at Level 3)
★★ ★★★
(19 students)
Business Studies:Single (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(17 students)
Business Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma at Level 3)
★ ★★★★
(18 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Achievement is Success"

Achievement is Success

Head Teacher's Message

At Harris Academy Merton we promote the ethos 'Achievement is Success' and believe every student has the right to the highest standard of education so that they can accomplish their aspirations. The Academy aims to provide an educational experience that is enjoyable and holistic, helping students become responsible, articulate and successful young people.

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