Harris Academy Merton

About Harris Academy Merton

Harris Academy Merton is an academy sponsor led in Mitcham, Merton, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,341 pupils on roll. It is part of HARRIS FEDERATION. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 September 2022) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 54.4 (2025/26). 37.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 19.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Merton →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,341 / 1,500 (89%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

13 September 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

Wide Way, Mitcham, Merton, CR4 1BP

Phone

02086231000

Principal

Aisha Samad

Website

http://www.harrismerton.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Harris Academy Merton?

Harris Academy Merton is an academy sponsor led in Mitcham, Merton, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Harris Academy Merton have?

Harris Academy Merton has 1,341 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Harris Academy Merton's Ofsted rating?

Harris Academy Merton was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 September 2022).

How does Harris Academy Merton perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Harris Academy Merton achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 54.4 in 2025/26.

Is Harris Academy Merton part of an academy trust?

Yes — Harris Academy Merton is part of HARRIS FEDERATION.

Where is Harris Academy Merton?

Harris Academy Merton is located at Wide Way, Mitcham, Merton, CR4 1BP.