SchoolScoresHarris Academy Morden
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of HARRIS FEDERATION
Lilleshall Road, Morden, SM4 6DU
020 8687 1157 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 27 June 2018.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 18 April 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
15 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Merton comparisons use the 5 of its 9 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 4 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Merton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 5th highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Merton. Higher than 25% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 90% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 5th highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Merton. Higher than 19% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 5th highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Merton. Higher than 53% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 86% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 12 parents who had raised a concern 5th highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Merton. Higher than 24% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 76% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 5th highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Merton. Higher than 35% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Merton figures pool parents at the Merton schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
169 pupils in this year group.
43% — 13 points below the Merton average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Merton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 43% | 56% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 46.6 | 52.3 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
168 pupils in this year group.
87% — 6 points below the Merton average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Merton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 87% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 43% | 60% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 3% | 6% | 13% |
| Further education college | 38% | 23% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 90% | 87% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Merton. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 184 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 114 |
| Of those, offered a place | 113 (99%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 523 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.6 · 2025: 0.7 · 2026: 0.6
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Merton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 9 state secondary schools in Merton. Higher than 85% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 46.6% | 33.6%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Merton. Higher than 72% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.0% | 3.4%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Merton. Higher than 87% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 20.1% | 16.5%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Merton. Higher than 85% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 36.3% | 34.5%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Merton. Lower than 59% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.9% | 6.7%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Merton. Lower than 66% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 20.3% | 18.2%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 7th lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Merton. Lower than 78% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.4 | 4.8 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 8th lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Merton. Lower than 70% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.4% | 3.3% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded3 pupils | 0.34% | 0.06% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 9 state secondary schools in Merton. Higher than 78% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 18.2 | 16.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 7th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Merton. Higher than 52% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.9 | 12.1 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 5th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Merton. Higher than 53% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 13.8% | 14.2%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Liberty Woodland School 0.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Carshalton Boys Sports College 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 44% grade 5+ English and maths
- Greenshaw High School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 71% grade 5+ English and maths
- RISE Education 1.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Jus'T'Learn 1.2 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Glenthorne High School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 exceptional, 5 strong · 75% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Mark's CofE Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
- Harris Academy Wimbledon 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 69% grade 5+ English and maths
- Carshalton High School for Girls 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 60% grade 5+ English and maths
- Rutlish School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 67% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Harris Academy Morden's Ofsted rating?
Harris Academy Morden was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 27 June 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 18 April 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
How did Harris Academy Morden do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 43% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 2 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Harris Academy Morden?
73% of the 15 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Harris Academy Morden to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Harris Academy Morden oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 114 families put Harris Academy Morden as their first choice for 184 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 113 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 138495.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.