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Harris Academy Merton

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Ofsted Report
Outstanding in both last and latest inspection
Snobe Grade
A

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Harris Academy Merton is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.

It has 1368 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.

This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.

From the School
At Harris Academy Merton we promote the ethos ''Achievement is Success'' and believe every student has the right to the highest standard of education so that they can accomplish their aspirations. Our goal is to provide each student with a rewarding and comprehensive educational experience that will help them grow into mature, intelligent, and successful young adults. We incorporate time-tested principles of strict discipline, politeness, deference, and pride in appearance with modern best practises in education and technology. With these core values embedded, we develop our students into confident and capable individuals that have a desire to excel academically and personally now and in the future. Whatever their starting point, every student must be given the chances and exposure needed to perform to the best of their abilities. We are extremely fortunate at Harris Academy Merton to have a highly capable and devoted team who are committed to this goal. It takes faith to choose the best secondary school for your child. Once you get to know us, I hope you'll see that Harris Academy Merton is a school you can confidently select. For further information, we kindly ask that you attend our Open Evening. I'm excited to welcome you to Harris Academy Merton and to meet you.
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Phase of Education
Secondary Secondary Secondary
Type
Academies Academies Academies
Snobe grade
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B+
A
Ofset report
Outstanding Good Outstanding
Age range
11-18 11-18 11-18
Gender
Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio
16.9 15.4 16.9
Proficient Math
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Proficient Read
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Grade 5 or above GCSE
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Grade 5 or above A Level
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Day Fees
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Secondary Exam Result

Exam Result Not Published

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 0.49 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 52.9 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 53% 30.56% 32.61%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 72% 40.22% 45.1%

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 34% 24.06% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 18% 13.22% 12.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 26% 18.28% 17.02%
EBacc average points score 4.72 2.68 2.95

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 92% 83% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 171 141 140
Pupils staying in education 91% 81.55% 86.27%
Further education college or other further education provider 26% 25.18% 34.04%
School sixth forms 63% 42.82% 30.65%
Sixth form colleges 2% 5.18% 10.43%
Other education destinations 0% 8.36% 11.17%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 0.55% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 1.18% 2.16%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

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 0.55 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 49.3 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 47% 4 26.61% 29.11%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 62% 2 37.11% 43.21%

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 45% 21.83% 25.64%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 22% 8 10.61% 11.36%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 31% 13 15.67% 16.36%
EBacc average points score 4.38 2.48 2.87

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 96% 92.64% 90.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 164 129 134
Pupils staying in education 94% 88.27% 84.02%
Further education college or other further education provider 29% 27.91% 33.35%
School sixth forms 54% 41.27% 31.04%
Sixth form colleges 9% 4.27% 8.49%
Other education destinations 2% 14.91% 11.16%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 0.73% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 3.45% 2.77%

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 0.47 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 47.9 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 43% 4 24.11% 29.05%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 64% 4 36.44% 42.47%

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 34% 21.67% 24.62%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 14% 10.22% 11.22%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 18% 2 14.72% 15.89%
EBacc average points score 4.16 2.36 2.83

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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% 76.91% 84.85%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 166 131 140
Pupils staying in education 88% 73.55% 73.9%
Further education college or other further education provider 21% 21.64% 28.39%
School sixth forms 51% 39.73% 31.38%
Sixth form colleges 13% 4% 9.1%
Other education destinations 3% 5.82% 5.93%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 1.55% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 1.55% 2.07%

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 0.58 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 49.6 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 47% 27.06% 29.39%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 68% 39.29% 42.95%

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 19% 20.65% 25.15%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 14% 13.12% 14.59%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 16% 14.88% 16.14%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 92% 79.27% 85.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 171 137 144
Pupils staying in education - 41.36% 58.14%
Further education college or other further education provider 27% 22.82% 30.57%
School sixth forms 52% 37.36% 31.99%
Sixth form colleges 8% 3.64% 9%
Other education destinations - 5.82% 5.74%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 1.55% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment - 1.18% 2.47%
A level exam result

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 36.8 41.73 33.32
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 38.63 42.36 32.38
Average Grade (Best 3) B - -
AAB or higher 10.7% 33.8% 17.6%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 109 101 249
Students staying in education 80% 76.13% 60.55%
Students entering apprenticeships 1% 1.63% 4.99%
Students entering employment 10% 7.88% 17.76%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 7% 8.63% 10.72%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 26.29 36.42 29.31
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 28.14 36.77 28.56
Average Grade (Best 3) C- - -
AAB or higher 3.8% 25.86% 12.95%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 94 232
Students staying in education - 66.43% 57.19%
Students entering apprenticeships - 4.57% 7.79%
Students entering employment - 15.43% 21.04%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 5.86% 8.82%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

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Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 23rd Oct 2023 To 27th Oct 2023
Winter Holidays 22nd Dec 2023 To 5th Jan 2024
Spring Half Term Holidays 12th Feb 2024 To 16th Feb 2024
Spring Holidays 29th Mar 2024 To 12th Apr 2024
Summer Half Term Holidays 27th May 2024 To 31st May 2024
Summer Holidays 25th Jul 2024 To 30th Aug 2024
Terms Dates
Autumn Term 4th Sep 2023 To 22nd Oct 2023
Autumn Term-2 28th Oct 2023 To 21st Dec 2023
Spring Term 6th Jan 2024 To 11th Feb 2024
Spring Term-2 17th Feb 2024 To 28th Mar 2024
Summer Term 13th Apr 2024 To 26th May 2024
Summer Term-2 1st Jun 2024 To 24th Jul 2024
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Leaders have created an aspirational curriculum across all national curriculum subjects to ensure all pupils achieve high standards.

Pupils with SEND and from disadvantaged backgrounds are supported to succeed, and bullying is dealt with swiftly and effectively.

The school has clear rules and expectations for behaviour to create a safe and happy environment.

Leaders regularly seek and act on feedback from pupils and families to improve the school, including introducing Spanish to the curriculum.

The school promotes character development and offers a broad enrichment program, including sporting, musical, and creative activities.

Teachers are well trained and barriers to success are removed, including through effective extra help for pupils needing to improve their reading.

The school has strong safeguarding arrangements, identifying and supporting pupils in need, and teaching pupils how to stay safe.

The sixth form offers a range of academic and vocational subjects with exceptional support for students.

The trust board and governing board play a strong role in holding leaders to account and promoting partnerships with families.

Staff feel well supported with workload and have access to effective professional development.

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