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Harris Academy Tottenham
Ashley Road, Tottenham, London, N17 9LN, Haringey
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.0 / 100
Top 9%
Better than 91% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,320
Capacity
1,570
Ages
4–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and a LocaleIQ score in the top 9% of schools, this all-through academy demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in GCSE results, where the Attainment 8 score is notably above the national average. A commendable 73% of students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, and 71% progress to university, reflecting a solid pathway for higher education. However, only 12% of students gain entry to top-third universities, indicating room for improvement in preparing students for competitive university placements.
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Last inspected: 9 May 2017Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 52.9 | Top 20% 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 30% 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%. | 56% | Top 25% 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%. | 66% | Top 19% 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%. | 42% | Top 19% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 89% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | No UK data |
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%. | 71% | 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 58 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African25.3%
White Other23.3%
Other11.4%
Black Caribbean10.3%
White British5.8%
Mixed Other5.1%
Black Other3.3%
Asian Bangladeshi3.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.7%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Asian Other1.5%
Asian Indian1.4%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.59132, -0.06023 · N17 9LN
School details
Local authorityHaringey
RegionLondon
URN140935
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.harristottenham.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Harris Academy Tottenham rated by Ofsted?
Harris Academy Tottenham was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 May 2017.
Is Harris Academy Tottenham a good school?
Harris Academy Tottenham scores 91.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 9% 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 Tottenham in GCSEs?
Harris Academy Tottenham achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.9. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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