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Harris Academy South Norwood
Goodgraded 11/05/2022Ages 11–191,018 pupils
Harris Academy South Norwood is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in London, within the Croydon local authority. The school has around 1,018 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 11/05/2022, Harris Academy South Norwood was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.4), an average Attainment 8 score of 47.8 and 39% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in London can view Harris Academy South Norwood's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 11/05/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 848.2
England avg 45.1 · was 48.1 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.4
Grade 5+ English & maths44%
England avg 45% · was 40% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths60%
England avg 65% · was 62% in 2023/24
EBacc entry58%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.5
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)30.4
A-level grade (best 3)C+
APS best 3: 33.5
AAB or better10%
Retention94%
Value added-0.31
Below average · 95% CI -0.4 to -0.2
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake38.5%
Free school meals38.5%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language34.1%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled74%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.0%
Attendance92.0%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher21.5
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence25.4%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in London
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