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Harris Academy South Norwood
Cumberlow Avenue, London, SE25 6AE, Croydon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.6 / 100
Top 49%
Better than 51% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,018
Capacity
1,150
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 48.2, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly as it ranks in the top 38% across the UK. Approximately 60% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 82% progress to university, indicating good post-secondary pathways. However, only 12% of students gain admission to top-third universities, suggesting room for improvement in preparing students for competitive higher education options.
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Last inspected: 11 May 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 48.2 | Top 38% 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%. | 60% | Bottom 35% 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%. | 44% | Bottom 49% 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%. | 58% | Top 24% 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%. | 37% | Top 24% 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%. | 82% | 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%. | 12% | Average |
Based on 156 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African26.8%
Black Caribbean14.0%
White Other11.5%
White British8.7%
Black Other8.0%
Mixed Other4.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.7%
Other3.9%
Asian Other3.6%
Asian Pakistani2.6%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
Asian Indian2.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.3%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.40071, -0.07520 · SE25 6AE
School details
Local authorityCroydon
RegionLondon
URN135249
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Harris Academy South Norwood rated by Ofsted?
Harris Academy South Norwood was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 May 2022.
Is Harris Academy South Norwood a good school?
Harris Academy South Norwood scores 50.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 49% 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 South Norwood in GCSEs?
Harris Academy South Norwood achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.2. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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