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Harris Academy Merton
Wide Way, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 1BP, Merton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
86.7 / 100
Top 13%
Better than 87% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,341
Capacity
1,500
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, evidenced by a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 53.7, placing it in the top 18% nationally. A commendable 73% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 80% progress to university, with 18% attending top-third institutions. The school boasts a high level of parent satisfaction, reflected in its LocaleIQ score of 86.7, indicating it outperforms 87% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 13 September 2022Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 53.7 | Top 18% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 73% | Top 31% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 59% | Top 19% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 68% | Top 14% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 46% | Top 14% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 80% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 18% | Average |
Based on 121 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African21.2%
Asian Pakistani14.2%
White British8.6%
Black Caribbean8.4%
Asian Other8.1%
White Other7.6%
Mixed Other4.5%
Other4.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.2%
Asian Indian4.2%
Black Other2.5%
Asian Bangladeshi2.5%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Chinese0.3%
White Irish0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.40182, -0.13445 · CR4 1BP
School details
Local authorityMerton
RegionLondon
URN131897
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.harrismerton.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Harris Academy Merton rated by Ofsted?
Harris Academy Merton was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 September 2022.
Is Harris Academy Merton a good school?
Harris Academy Merton scores 86.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 13% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Harris Academy Merton in GCSEs?
Harris Academy Merton achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.7. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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