Harris Invictus Academy Croydon

Secondary
Free school
Ages 11 to 18

Ofsted: Outstanding

88 London Road, Croydon, CR0 2TBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Harris Invictus Academy Croydon is a secondary school in Croydon for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 153 schools in Croydon. It ranks 6th of 23 secondary schools in Croydon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in September 2016.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 29 September 2016, report published 14 November 2016

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

155 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score45.0

45.0, 1.1 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths46.5%

46.5%, 1.1 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths61.9%

61.9%, 2.9 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc58.1%

58.1%, 17.6 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.26

4.26, 0.17 above the England average of 4.09.

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

62 students

Average point score per A level entry27.01

27.01, 7.99 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C-, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

963 pupils on roll, with places for 900

Eligible for free school meals49.8%

49.8%, 23.3 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language46.4%

46.4%, 24.8 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 plan2.9%

2.9%, 3.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Harris Invictus Academy Croydon

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
St Mary's Catholic High School	0.3 miles	Report card: Needs attention to expected standard	Attainment 8: 36.5
Al-Khair School	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 35.8
Al-Khair Secondary Girls	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 52.8
Ark Blake Academy	0.9 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 45.6
BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology	0.9 miles	Ofsted judgements: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 50.1

School details

School type: Free schools
Sector: Free school
Trust: HARRIS FEDERATION
Age range: 11 to 18
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Mr Dougal Scott
Phone: 02033713002
Website: harrisinvictus.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: 88 London Road, Croydon, CR0 2TB
Local authority: Croydon
URN: 140952

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.