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Harris Academy Morden - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Harris Academy Morden
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- Merton SM4 6DU
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve exceptional outcomes in public examinations, making outstanding progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils demonstrate excellent standards of behaviour throughout the school.
Academic Progress: Pupils achieve highly and are exceptionally well prepared.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are respectful, and attend regularly.
Qualifications and Training: Staff are enthusiastic about their teaching and have strong subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders make excellent use of professional development opportunities.
Strengths and Challenges: Newly qualified teachers feel well supported and cared for.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff feel well supported and recognize leaders' sensitivity to workload.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders work hard to ensure that vulnerable pupils have access to appropriate support.
Actions for Quality Improvement: The headteacher ensures excellent standards in all aspects of the school鈥檚 work.
Managing Bullying and Safety: A strong culture of safeguarding is at the heart of school life.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe and are well informed about risks.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and addressed quickly, ensuring pupil safety.
Extracurricular Offerings: A wide range of extra-curricular activities enable pupils to develop a range of skills and interests.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of activities such as dodgeball, dance, and music enrich pupils.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leaders ensure effective support for pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND pupils are swiftly identified and access the same ambitious curriculum.
Subjects Offered: Wide range of vocational options at GCSE and additional teaching to support pupils who fall behind.
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Harris Academy Morden is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 860 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 48% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Harris Academy Morden is a cutting-edge school.
We are an all-inclusive academy that upholds the traditional British and universal ideals of courtesy, grit, excellence in behaviour, and a sharp appearance.
Every kid has the capacity to achieve, and we think that with hard work and assistance, any challenge can be conquered.
The Academy will educate pupils in Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 with the goal of preparing them for high-level apprenticeships, prestigious institutions like those in the Russell Group, and prosperous careers.
Students will be expected to demonstrate resilience and the resolve to persevere even under trying circumstances.
It will be emphasised to both students and staff that they should "do the right thing," "protect the weak," and "speak up" for what is right and wrong.
Students will be required to push themselves and set high goals for themselves.
This applies to every student.
All of our students should be equipped to succeed in the twenty-first century, have the credentials to enter any field, and possess the moral resolve to live the lives they desire.
Our Academy is a neighbourhood.
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We are an all-inclusive academy that upholds the traditional British and universal ideals of courtesy, grit, excellence in behaviour, and a sharp appearance.
Every kid has the capacity to achieve, and we think that with hard work and assistance, any challenge can be conquered.
The Academy will educate pupils in Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 with the goal of preparing them for high-level apprenticeships, prestigious institutions like those in the Russell Group, and prosperous careers.
Students will be expected to demonstrate resilience and the resolve to persevere even under trying circumstances.
It will be emphasised to both students and staff that they should "do the right thing," "protect the weak," and "speak up" for what is right and wrong.
Students will be required to push themselves and set high goals for themselves.
This applies to every student.
All of our students should be equipped to succeed in the twenty-first century, have the credentials to enter any field, and possess the moral resolve to live the lives they desire.
Our Academy is a neighbourhood.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.6 | - | 17.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 48% | 98% | 45% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 7.10% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.52 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 36.17% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 47.56% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 50% | 27.83% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 27% | 14.89% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 38% | 20.11% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.57 | 3.01 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 91% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 165 | 141 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 87.82% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 52% | 26.36% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 29% | 43% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 10% | 4% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.64% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.64% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.55% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.19 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% | 30.56% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 40.22% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 44% | 24.06% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 13.22% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% | 18.28% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.39 | 2.68 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 83% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 161 | 141 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 81.55% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 25.18% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 36% | 42.82% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 10% | 5.18% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.36% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 0.55% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.18% | 2.13% |
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.84 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% 6 | 26.61% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% 9 | 37.11% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 47% | 21.83% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% 4 | 10.61% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% 8 | 15.67% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.62 | 2.48 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 92.64% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 89 | 129 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 88.27% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 53% | 27.91% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 28% | 41.27% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 4.27% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.91% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 0.73% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.45% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.69 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% 4 | 24.11% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 36.44% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 50% | 21.67% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% 3 | 10.22% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 37% 8 | 14.72% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.52 | 2.36 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 86% | 76.91% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 95 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 74% | 73.55% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 51% | 21.64% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 20% | 39.73% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 4% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.82% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 1.55% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 1.55% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 1.01 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% | 27.06% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 39.29% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 43% | 20.65% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 13.12% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% | 14.88% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 79.27% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 91 | 137 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 41.36% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 69% | 22.82% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 16% | 37.36% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.64% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.82% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.55% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.18% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Harris Academy Morden
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
