Harris Academy Morden
About Harris Academy Morden
Harris Academy Morden sits within Merton, a London borough with nine state secondary schools, five of which hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. The school itself is one of them, having been judged Outstanding in its most recent graded inspection in 2018 and confirmed to have maintained that standard in an ungraded inspection in 2024. But in a competitive local landscape, it ranks seventh out of eight schools in Merton on Progress 8, the key measure of pupil progress from Key Stage 2 to GCSE. The top three performers locally are Ursuline High School Wimbledon, Wimbledon College, and Rutlish School, each with a higher ranking score. Harris Academy Morden’s Progress 8 score of 0.49 is above the national average, though it sits below the Merton local authority average of 0.63. The school is led by headteacher Julian Sparks and serves 879 pupils aged 11 to 18, with capacity for 1,150.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Apr 2024Latest monitoring visit (18 Apr 2024): School remains Outstanding
Source: Ofsted, 10 Sept 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Harris Academy Morden
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications