Harris Invictus Academy Croydon

A outstanding free schools school in Croydon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Harris Invictus Academy Croydon.

Croydon, CR02TB Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
52.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.1
English & Maths grade 4+ %
54.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 59.4%
Continue in education or training
47.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 54.0%
Sustained employment
35.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 15.0%
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
29 September 2016
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
88 London Road
Croydon, CR02TB
Phone
2033713002
Website
harrisinvictus.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140952
Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
88 London Road, Croydon, CR0 2TB
Website
http://www.harrisinvictus.org.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HARRIS FEDERATION
Capacity
900 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
1,013
Free School Meals
50.5% (512 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.4% (24 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
42.4
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.6
English Attainment 8:
10.1
Maths Attainment 8:
8.9
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
10.8
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.6
Ebacc English:
95.8%
Ebacc Entry:
26.1%
Ebacc Humanities:
88.5%
Ebacc Languages:
77.6%
Ebacc Maths:
99.4%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.6%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.10
Progress 8 Range:
-0.32 to 0.12
University Progression:
54.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
54.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
15.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
8.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
8.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
54%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
13 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
8.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
64 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
127
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,013 pupils
11-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"We Know, We Can, We Will"

Ambition Resilience Courage Undefeated

Religious Education and Philosophy is broadly Christian, but encompasses all major faiths; RE themes include respect, self-esteem, appreciation and wonder; the curriculum aims to promote spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.

Head Teacher's Message

The Principal, Dougal Scott, emphasizes the motto We Know, We Can, We Will, and speaks to the school’s commitment to achievement, progression and a strong ethos. He highlights the family-like relationships among staff, students and parents and the aim for outstanding progress and leadership.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Football

Curriculum Highlights

HIAC's curriculum focuses on developing disciplinary knowledge and disciplinary literacy as the bedrock for curriculum and instruction. Disciplinary Literacy is emphasised across the curriculum with academy-wide literacy training for staff and subject-specific training. Key Stage 3 is a 3-year KS with GCSE options in Year 9; subjects studied include English, Maths, Science, Geography, History, Religious Education, PSHE, Art and Design, Music, Drama, Spanish/French, and PE; total 30 lessons per week, plus enrichment. Key Stage 4 core subjects are English, Maths, Science, Religious Studies and Physical Education; options include History, Geography, Psychology, Sociology, Health and Social Care, Computer Science, Business Studies, Art, Graphic Communication, French, Spanish, Drama. Enrichment and co-curricular activities include the Duke of Edinburgh scheme and the Jack Petchey Award; Kinetic Academy Football Programme is available for Sixth Form; a strong sports programme.

SEND Provision

Invictus Family Support Program (IFSP) is part of the academy's community support services.

Admissions Criteria

To apply for a place, name Harris Invictus Academy Croydon on the London Borough of Croydon’s online application form. If you don’t live in Croydon, you can still apply; name the Academy on the application form for the borough in which you live. For further information, see the admissions page.

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