Harris Academy Morden
Morden, SM4 6DU · Merton · secondary school
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5th of 9 secondary schools in Merton we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.1/10 against 415 of them, against 7.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 52.4 · 68 | 30% | 2.03 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.49 · 83 | 25% | 2.08 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 50.9 · 74 | 10% | 0.74 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Harris Academy Morden overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.49 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in May 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the Student Council, Harris Student Commission, Prefect Body, and Peer Mentor groups. Sports include basketball, football, and table tennis. Arts features the Christie's Art Exhibition. Trips range from English theatre productions like *An Inspector Call* and *Macbeth* to history visits to Belgium and Berlin, plus a Harris Experience trip to Imperial College London. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 873 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,150. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
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What Ofsted said about Harris Academy Morden
Overview
Harris Academy Morden continues to be an outstanding school, described as a "high-achieving, happy school" where pupils value the care and rigour provided by staff. The report highlights a holistic educational approach that expands pupils’ horizons, fostering confident citizens who are "willing to speak up, including against injustice and discrimination."
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious, broad and exceptionally well designed," with knowledge and skills clearly sequenced to build cumulatively.
- Teachers use assessment "very effectively to check pupils’ understanding," ensuring gaps are addressed quickly and pupils secure deep knowledge.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "swiftly and accurately identified" and access the same ambitious curriculum with appropriate support.
- The school prioritises reading, literacy, and oracy, ensuring all pupils, including those learning English as an additional language, become "competent and fluent readers."
- Staff feel "well supported" and recognise that leaders are sensitive to workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 49.9 |
| 2024/25 | 46.6 |
| 2025/26 | 50.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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