SchoolScoresHarris Academy Tottenham
Free school · All-through, ages 4 to 19 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of HARRIS FEDERATION
Ashley Road, Tottenham, London, N17 9LN
020 3772 4243 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 9 May 2017.
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 |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Sixth form | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 12 January 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
28 pupils in this year group.
89% — 19 points above the Haringey average, and 27 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Haringey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 89% | 70% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 16% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 93% | 80% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 93% | 77% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 93% | 80% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
187 pupils in this year group.
56% — 8 points above the Haringey average, and 10 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Haringey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 56% | 48% | 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. | 52.8 | 48.5 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.9 | 4.4 | 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.
170 pupils in this year group.
94% — 2 points above the Haringey average, and 2 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Haringey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 94% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 36% | 43% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 18% | 16% | 13% |
| Further education college | 40% | 30% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 0% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 94% | 94% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
62 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Haringey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C+ | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 16% | 33% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 48% | 63% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 33.6 | 38.3 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
14 subjects, 171 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 24 | 4% | 29% | 40% |
| Economics | 23 | 4% | 26% | 26% |
| Psychology | 19 | 0% | 5% | 19% |
| Sociology | 17 | 0% | 6% | 20% |
| English Literature | 15 | 0% | 20% | 23% |
| Biology | 14 | 0% | 14% | 27% |
| Religious Studies | 13 | 0% | 0% | 22% |
| Chemistry | 11 | 0% | 9% | 30% |
| Physics | 10 | 0% | 0% | 31% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 9 | 0% | 33% | 24% |
| History | 6 | 0% | 33% | 23% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Geography, Film Studies, Russian.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
72 students in this year group.
79% — about the same as the Haringey average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Haringey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 79% | 80% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2% | 7% |
| Work | 10% | 15% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 78% | 79% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
58 students in this year group.
71% — 5 points below the Haringey average, and 11 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Haringey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 71% | 76% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 12% | 29% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 84% | 71% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 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 Haringey. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in (Year 7)?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 157 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 198 |
| Of those, offered a place | 135 (68%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 565 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 1.3
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.
How hard is it to get in (Reception)?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 47 |
| Of those, offered a place | 29 (62%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 113 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 1.6
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 | Haringey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 5th highest of 13 state secondary schools in Haringey. Higher than 79% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 41.9% | 33.1%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 13 state secondary schools in Haringey. Higher than 75% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.2% | 3.7%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 7th highest of 13 state secondary schools in Haringey. Higher than 45% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.9% | 14.3%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 13 state secondary schools in Haringey. Higher than 93% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 52.0% | 37.0%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 12 state secondary schools in Haringey. Lower than 67% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.4% | 7.3%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 12 state secondary schools in Haringey. Lower than 42% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 25.1% | 21.4%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 9th lowest of 13 state secondary schools in Haringey. Lower than 56% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.5 | 11.2 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 8th lowest of 13 state secondary schools in Haringey. Lower than 41% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.9% | 6.7% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 13 state secondary schools in Haringey. Higher than 98% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 22.0 | 16.0 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 13 state secondary schools in Haringey. Higher than 99% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 18.0 | 11.9 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 13 state secondary schools in Haringey. Higher than 79% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 19.7% | 16.8%* | 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
- Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2022 · 74% grade 5+ English and maths
- Gladesmore Community School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 34% grade 5+ English and maths
- Big Creative Independent School 0.9 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- Duke's Aldridge 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 28% grade 5+ English and maths
- London Academy of Excellence Tottenham 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · A- average A level grade
- Willowfield School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected · 55% grade 5+ English and maths
- Big Creative Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected
- Bnos Zion of Bobov 1.2 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024)
- Haringey Sixth Form College 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · D+ average A level grade
- Bobov Primary Boys School 1.2 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Inadequate (2024)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Harris Academy Tottenham's Ofsted rating?
Harris Academy Tottenham was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 9 May 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 12 January 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
How did Harris Academy Tottenham do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 56% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 10 points above the England average of 45%.
Is Harris Academy Tottenham oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 198 families put Harris Academy Tottenham as their first choice for 157 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 135 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 140935.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.