Harris Invictus Academy Croydon
Croydon, CR0 2TB · Croydon · secondary school
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6th of 23 secondary schools in Croydon 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 — 7.3/10 against 320 of them, against 4.8/10 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 | 45.8 · 52 | 30% | 1.56 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.1 · 42 | 25% | 1.06 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.1 · 51 | 10% | 0.51 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Harris Invictus Academy Croydon overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.1 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in March 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Board Games, Lego Building, Watching Pokemon, Play-Doh, and Making Slime clubs. They also perform in the MiSST 10th Anniversary Concert and the Creative Croydon School Festive Concert.
Getting in
The published school roll is 963 pupils against a stated capacity of 900. 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.
Worth asking on a visit
What support is available for pupils whose Progress 8 score is below 0? How do you prepare students for the specific demands of the MiSST concert?
What Ofsted said about Harris Invictus Academy Croydon
Overview
Harris Invictus Academy Croydon continues to be an outstanding school, described by the community as being "like a family." Leaders maintain "high expectations of all pupils," fostering a diverse environment where students are well-prepared for their next steps through a demanding curriculum and extensive personal development opportunities.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "highly ambitious" and planned with "great thought" to help pupils acquire and remember detailed knowledge securely.
- Pupils demonstrate "excellent attitudes in lessons," readily engaging with teachers while bullying and misbehaviour remain rare.
- Leaders provide "plentiful extra-curricular and leadership activities," including charity fundraising and a high-quality personal, social and health education programme.
- Assessment is used effectively, with teachers skilled in making adaptations to ensure all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, master subject content.
- Leaders are "unrelenting in ensuring that pupils at this school get the very best opportunities for success," including meaningful encounters with employers.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders and staff being "rigorous in their approach to keeping pupils’ safe and promoting their welfare."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 42.4 |
| 2024/25 | 45.0 |
| 2025/26 | 46.1 |
| 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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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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