Harris Academy Morden

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Outstanding

Lilleshall Road, Morden, SM4 6DUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Harris Academy Morden is a secondary school in Merton for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 72 schools in Merton. It ranks 6th of 8 secondary schools in Merton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2018.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 27 June 2018, report published 10 September 2018

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 17 April 2024

Harris Academy Morden is a high-achieving, happy school. Pupils value the care and rigour staff provide. They appreciate the school's high expectations and respond well, living up to the motto 'Courage, challenge and success'. The school's approach to education is holistic and designed to expand pupils' horizons. Pupils develop as confident and articulate citizens, willing to speak up, including against injustice and discrimination. Pupils learn to be tenacious, persevering in their learning, even when it is difficult. They behave well and are keen to learn. Pupils treat all members of the school community with respect. Bullying is rare. If it does happen, it is dealt with quickly and effectively. As a result, pupils enjoy coming to school and attend regularly. Pupils trust staff. They understand the school's policies and procedures and know they are implemented systematically, consistently and fairly. This ensures pupils feel safe and are kept safe at school. Pupils learn an ambitious curriculum. They work hard and produce work of high quality. They develop a deep body of knowledge in different subjects. Pupils achieve highly and are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage of their education, employment or training.

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

169 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score46.6

46.6, 0.5 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths43.2%

43.2%, 2.2 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths63.3%

63.3%, 1.5 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc52.7%

52.7%, 12.2 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.35

4.35, 0.26 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

873 pupils on roll, with places for 1,150

Eligible for free school meals46.8%

46.8%, 20.3 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language39.7%

39.7%, 18.1 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support21.2%

21.2%, 6.4 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3%

3%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Harris Academy Morden

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Liberty Woodland School0.7 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Carshalton Boys Sports College1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 45.0
Greenshaw High School1 mileOfsted judgements: Good to outstandingAttainment 8: 57.7
RISE Education1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Jus'T'Learn1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 7.0

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
HARRIS FEDERATION
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Julian Sparks
Address
Lilleshall Road, Morden, SM4 6DU
Local authority
Merton
URN
138495

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.