Harris Academy Tottenham

  • All-through
  • Free school
  • Ages 4 to 19
Ofsted: Outstanding

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Harris Academy Tottenham is an all-through school in Haringey for ages 4 to 19. It is one of the 94 schools in Haringey. It ranks 2nd of 12 secondary schools in Haringey. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2017.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 9 May 2017, report published 18 July 2017

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Sixth form provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 January 2023

Pupils at Harris Academy Tottenham belong to a diverse and inclusive school community. This is a school where pupils mix happily with each other. Staff care about the pupils and build positive relationships with pupils and their families. Pupils are safe here. They enjoy school life and show a commitment to their education. Leaders have high expectations of pupils. They believe all pupils have the potential to succeed. They instil this belief in pupils from an early age. Pupils respond well to teachers. They focus on their learning and work hard. Teachers praise and reward pupils for their achievements. For example, teachers select pupils as 'stars of the week' in the primary phase. Pupils show consideration and respect for each other. Lessons are free from disruption and pupils conduct themselves in a calm and orderly manner. Bullying is rare. When it does happen, leaders deal with it effectively. Indeed, pupils' behaviour and conduct are exceptional. Leaders show a determination to provide pupils with a wide range of experiences. There is a programme of trips and visits to places of cultural significance, such as museums and galleries. Pupils also attend clubs and activities, including dance, sports, steel pans and choir.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

28 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths89%

89%, 27 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths7%

7%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

187 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score52.8

52.8, 6.7 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths55.6%

55.6%, 10.2 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths73.3%

73.3%, 8.5 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc65.8%

65.8%, 25.3 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.92

4.92, 0.83 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

62 students

Average point score per A level entry33.63

33.63, 1.37 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,307 pupils on roll, with places for 1,570

Eligible for free school meals36%

36%, 9.5 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language49.9%

49.9%, 28.3 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15.1%

15.1%, 0.3 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.1%

5.1%, 0.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Harris Academy Tottenham

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest0.8 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 63.5
Gladesmore Community School0.8 milesOfsted judgements: OutstandingAttainment 8: 43.8
Big Creative Independent School0.9 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 8.2
Duke's Aldridge0.9 milesOfsted judgements: GoodAttainment 8: 38.1
London Academy of Excellence Tottenham1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionNot published

School details

School type
Free schools
Sector
Free school
Trust
HARRIS FEDERATION
Age range
4 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mr Nick Soar
Phone
02037724243
Website
harristottenham.org.uk
Address
Ashley Road, Tottenham, London, N17 9LN
Local authority
Haringey
URN
140935

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.