Harris Primary Academy Merton

Primary
Academy
Ages 2 to 11

Ofsted: Outstanding

Abbotts Road, Mitcham, CR4 1JWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Harris Primary Academy Merton is a primary school in Merton for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 72 schools in Merton. It ranks 8th of 42 primary schools in Merton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2017.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 11 July 2017, report published 13 September 2017

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Early years provision: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 28 February 2024

Harris Primary Academy Merton is an exceptionally nurturing community where pupils' flourish. Staff foster highly positive relationships with pupils and families. Pupils are safe and happy here, confident that if they have concerns, they can go to any member of staff for help. The school has high aspirations for all its pupils. They receive a well-rounded education and produce work of high quality across different subjects. They are well prepared for the next stage of their education and for their future lives. Pupils' personal development is fundamental to the education that they receive at the academy. The 'Merton Milestones', for example, are a set of 20 experiences that all pupils take part in. These include watching live music, picking fruit and having a picnic. Pupils also take part in a sequence of activities to help them become good citizens in their community. This begins with watering plants and feeding the birds and progresses to include litter picking and volunteering at the local food bank. A high number of pupils join the school throughout the year. Staff ensure that all pupils feel welcome and part of this inclusive community.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

65 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths78%

78%, 16 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths15%

15%, 7 percentage points above 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 score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

486 pupils on roll, with places for 524

Eligible for free school meals34.6%

34.6%, 8.1 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language38.5%

38.5%, 16.9 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13.2%

13.2%, 1.6 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan6%

6%, the same as the England average.

Schools near Harris Primary Academy Merton

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
William Morris Primary School	0.1 miles	Ofsted: Good	67% met the expected standard
The Sherwood School	0.3 miles	Ofsted: Good	64% met the expected standard
Norbury Manor Primary School	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	55% met the expected standard
Gonville Academy	0.8 miles	Ofsted: Good	80% met the expected standard
Lonesome Primary School	0.8 miles	Ofsted: Good	68% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy sponsor led
Sector: Academy
Trust: HARRIS FEDERATION
Age range: 2 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mr Andy Macmillan
Phone: 02086793707
Address: Abbotts Road, Mitcham, CR4 1JW
Local authority: Merton
URN: 141143

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.