Harris Academy South Norwood

A good academy sponsor led school in Croydon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Harris Academy South Norwood.

London, SE256AE Ofsted: Good Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
64.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.45
English & Maths grade 4+ %
55.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 62.4%
Continue in education or training
62.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 68.0%
Sustained employment
32.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 13.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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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

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

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Cumberlow Avenue
London, SE256AE
Phone
2084055070
Website
harrissouthnorwood.org.uk/

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
135249
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Cumberlow Avenue, London, SE25 6AE
Website
http://www.harrissouthnorwood.org.uk/
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HARRIS FEDERATION
Capacity
1150 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
1,269
Free School Meals
48.4% (614 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.0% (13 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
48.1
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.8
English Attainment 8:
10.2
Maths Attainment 8:
8.9
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.2
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.8
Ebacc English:
96.5%
Ebacc Entry:
31.2%
Ebacc Humanities:
94.1%
Ebacc Languages:
57.4%
Ebacc Maths:
99.5%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.5%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.45
Progress 8 Range:
0.25 to 0.65
University Progression:
67.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
68.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
13.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
1.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
12.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
67%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
165 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
1.0%

Key Performance Indicators

Education Continuation:
68.0 (+11.9 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
31.2 (+11.8 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
62.4 (+10.4 vs average)
Attainment 8:
48.1 (+8.6 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.45 (+0.6 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
70 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
141
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,269 pupils
11-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

History (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(13 students)
Applied Sciences (OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma at Level 3)
★★ ★★★
(10 students)
Business Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma at Level 3)
★★ ★★★
(38 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(19 students)
Multimedia (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

"Together, we achieve more!"

Diversity Togetherness Nurturing talents

Head Teacher's Message

HASN presents itself as a diverse, inclusive community that celebrates diversity, fosters togetherness, and nurtures the talents of every student. It describes itself as the highest-performing co‑ed school in Croydon and Bromley, emphasising an inclusive and supportive environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered to thrive. The message highlights rewards systems (merit points, certificates, personalised commendations, workshops and trips), notes that many students progress to university (80%), mentions the Goathouse Bridge redesign, and portrays the academy as a happy, welcoming place where ideas, talents and lifelong friendships are developed. It closes with the statement: "Together, we achieve more!"

Curriculum Highlights

The Norwood Curriculum Literacy Numeracy Personal Development Curriculum (PSHE&RSE) Enrichment Careers Most Able Students Key Stage Four Year 9 Option Process Remote Curriculum: Virtual Learning Year 9 Options Harris Scholars

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