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Harris Academy South Norwood
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Harris Academy South Norwood is a secondary academy in London. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Harris Academy South Norwood has a Progress 8 score of +0.45 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 48.1, 62% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of C-.
The school has 1,018 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 28.4%, 36% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 8.0%.
After leaving Harris Academy South Norwood, student destinations include 67% going on to university and 1% entering apprenticeships.
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Harris Academy South Norwood has a Progress 8 score of +0.45, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 48.1. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
62% of students at Harris Academy South Norwood achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at Harris Academy South Norwood achieve an average A-Level grade of C-. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
Harris Academy South Norwood has an overall absence rate of 8.0%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Harris Academy South Norwood is 28.4%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Harris Academy South Norwood has 1,018 pupils on roll.
36% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving Harris Academy South Norwood, 67% go on to university and 1% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Harris Academy South Norwood was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in May 2022 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Harris Academy South Norwood is due for reinspection this year (2026).
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Harris Academy South Norwood's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
582/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
198/mo
34% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 16.3 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 8.1
Bus Stops
19
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Norwood Junction Station
0.2km away · 4 stations nearby
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.