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Harris Invictus Academy Croydon
Outstandinggraded 19/01/2023Ages 11–18980 pupilsFaithNone
Harris Invictus Academy Croydon is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Croydon. The school has around 980 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 19/01/2023, Harris Invictus Academy Croydon was judged Outstanding. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 42.9 and 45% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Croydon can view Harris Invictus Academy Croydon's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionOutstanding
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 19/01/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points0 strengths · 2 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 845
England avg 45.1 · was 42.4 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths47%
England avg 45% · was 44% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths62%
England avg 65% · was 59% in 2023/24
EBacc entry58%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.26
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)C-
APS per entry 27.0
A-level grade (best 3)C-
APS best 3: 26.1
AAB or better5%
Retention98%
Value added-0.46
Below average · 95% CI -0.6 to -0.3
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake49.8%
Free school meals49.8%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language46.4%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled90%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.7%
Attendance92.7%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher23.1
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence23.5%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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