Harris Academy South Norwood

About Harris Academy South Norwood

Harris Academy South Norwood is an academy sponsor led in Croydon, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 1,018 pupils on roll. It is part of HARRIS FEDERATION. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 May 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.4 (2025/26). 38.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 34.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Croydon →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,018 / 1,150 (89%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

11 May 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Cumberlow Avenue, Croydon, Croydon, SE25 6AE

Phone

02084055070

Executive Principal

Charlie Comerford

Website

http://www.harrissouthnorwood.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Harris Academy South Norwood?

Harris Academy South Norwood is an academy sponsor led in Croydon, England, for pupils aged 11–19.

How many pupils does Harris Academy South Norwood have?

Harris Academy South Norwood has 1,018 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Harris Academy South Norwood's Ofsted rating?

Harris Academy South Norwood was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 May 2022).

How does Harris Academy South Norwood perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Harris Academy South Norwood achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.4 in 2025/26.

Is Harris Academy South Norwood part of an academy trust?

Yes — Harris Academy South Norwood is part of HARRIS FEDERATION.

Where is Harris Academy South Norwood?

Harris Academy South Norwood is located at Cumberlow Avenue, Croydon, Croydon, SE25 6AE.