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Harris Academy Wimbledon

Merton, SW19 2JYSecondaryAges 11–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Jan 2023
Progress 8
+0.62
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
186 1st-choice / 184 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#355 of 3,141 nationally

About Harris Academy Wimbledon

Harris Academy Wimbledon sits in the London borough of Merton, where it ranks 6th out of 8 secondary schools by Progress 8 score. That puts it in the top quarter of schools nationally, though it is outpaced by three strong local peers: Ursuline High School Wimbledon, Wimbledon College, and Rutlish School. The school is one of five in the borough rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and its nearest Outstanding neighbour, Rutlish School, is just 1.5 km away. With 1,045 pupils on roll and a capacity of 1,150, the school is popular but not yet at full capacity. Oversubscription is high: for 2025/26 entry, there were 975 applications for 184 places, with 186 first-preference applications and 132 first-preference offers. The school’s headteacher, Joanne Larizadeh, leads a mixed, non-religious secondary that also operates a sixth form.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
Address59 High Path, London, Merton, SW19 2JY
HeadteacherJoanne Larizadeh
Local AuthorityMerton
Number of Pupils1,045
Free School Meals (FSM)39.7%
School Capacity1,045 / 1,150 (91% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Jan 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 5 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Tennis CourtsMusic RoomsSwimming PoolPlaying FieldsGymnasiumICT SuiteSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

RugbyGymnasticsCricketRoundersCross CountryBasketballTennisAthleticsDance

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubModel United NationsEco ClubYoung EnterpriseDebateCodingGardeningArt ClubScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Harris Academy Wimbledon has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.