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Harris Invictus Academy Croydon
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make outstanding progress from their individual starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave very well around the school and have excellent attitudes to learning.
Qualifications and Training: Newly qualified and experienced teachers have high expectations and effective professional development.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers have good subject knowledge and use interesting work to engage students.
Strengths and Challenges: High-quality teaching with a focus on excellence; occasional need for more challenging questions for most able pupils.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can be involved through after-school activities and support programs.
Communication: Regular updates through school assessments and events; staff are persistent in communicating individual needs.
Parent Satisfaction: Strong culture of safeguarding; parents agree there is a strong support system in place.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Strong systems to address and resolve conflicts effectively; persistent follow-ups with external agencies when needed.
Actions for Quality Improvement: High attention to detail in planning and evaluation; strategies in place to challenge the most able pupils.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Procedures efficiently deal with bullying; workshops address issues like gangs and cyberbullying.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding and detailed attention to care and welfare.
Extracurricular Offerings: Rich variety of clubs and after-school activities including languages, reading, and applied mathematics clubs.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Programmes ensure both academic and extracurricular success.
Outdoor Facilities: Temporary classrooms and cramped outside space but managed well by pupils.
Career Counselling Services: Strong careers guidance providing practical opportunities for work experience.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Excellent support for pupils with special educational needs; detailed planning ensures needs are met.
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About Us
Harris Invictus Academy Croydon is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 1013 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 48% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
100.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are proud of our new structure, and I have no doubt that the vibrant, stimulating surroundings will only serve to increase each student's aspirations and drive for success. By receiving a "excellent" rating from Ofsted in November 2016, Harris Invictus Academy has already accomplished a great deal. I hope to keep up these high standards as I guide the Academy through its forthcoming exciting phase. I have very high standards for the people I teach. I expect all Academy members to respect our basic principles by working diligently, being courteous, wearing a sharp uniform, and achieving academically. I appreciate your cooperation in ensuring that your kids uphold these excellent values as parents. Our company's mission statement, "We Know, We Can, We Will," is something we hold dearly. We are motivated by success and never settle for less. Committed participation in the Harris Invictus community requires a desire to study and expand one's knowledge. We can use what we know to better the outer world. Regardless of the challenges we confront or the conditions, we can accomplish it and succeed. The relationships among the faculty, students, and parents are essential to our Academy's success. Together, we can make sure that students enjoy their time at Harris Invictus, achieve exceptional progress, and graduate as responsible, knowledgeable, and self-assured young adults, ready to contribute significantly to society.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 17.5 | 8.3 | 5.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 48% | 0% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 0.00% | - | - |
| 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 | 0.19 | 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 | 45.3 | 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 | 48% | 29.26% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 40.69% | 42.99% |
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% | 30.79% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 11.88% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 17.31% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.12 | 2.81 | 2.82 |
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 | 90% | 93.5% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 132 | 149 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 90.71% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 33.17% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 55% | 41.58% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 6.08% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.79% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.92% | 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 | 0.51 | 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 | 51.5 | 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 | 50% | 30.56% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 42.41% | 45.26% |
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 | 42% | 28.46% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 11.39% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% | 16.56% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.66 | 2.83 | 2.97 |
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 | 94% | 89.38% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 157 | 142 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 87.92% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 33.92% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 52% | 39.83% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 6.88% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.25% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.71% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 0.88% | 2.15% |
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 | 0.02 | 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 | 43.4 | 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 | 38% | 25.06% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 38.58% | 43.34% |
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 | 38% | 27.03% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 7.81% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 12.94% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.95 | 2.59 | 2.88 |
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 | - | 94.4% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 143 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 92% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 27.75% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | - | 41.9% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.5% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.75% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.95% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.65% | 2.76% |
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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 27.75% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 39.42% | 42.58% |
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 | - | 26.97% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.69% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.58% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.62 | 2.84 |
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 | - | 85.2% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 151 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 81.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 15.6% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | - | 43.3% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 10.35% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.6% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.05% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.85% | 2.06% |
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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 26.15% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 37.53% | 43.04% |
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 | - | 26.88% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 13.24% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.62% | 16.23% |
| 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 | - | 93.84% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 145 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 48.58% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 17.84% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | - | 42.58% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 10.32% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.05% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.21% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.26% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
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 | 23.77 | 29.96 | 29.99 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.06 | 29.03 | 29.55 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.00% | 12.31% | 13.64% |
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 | 45 | 219 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 78% | 69.41% | 58.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 2.59% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 14.18% | 21.14% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 9% | 9.05% |
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 | - | 33.27 | 33.4 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 31.46 | 32.48 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 17.48% | 17.69% |
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 | - | 254 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | - | 70.25% | 60.66% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 1.81% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | - | 8.88% | 17.72% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 11.44% | 10.7% |
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.
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 | - | 27.43 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 25.63 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 11.94% | 12.63% |
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 | - | 4 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 29.92% | 36.22% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 2.85% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 14.54% | 20.04% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 6.62% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Harris Invictus Academy Croydon
Local authority ratio 19 : 1