Is Harris Primary Academy Merton a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 29 February 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 34th of 42 primary schools in Merton. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Harris Primary Academy Merton's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 78% of pupils at Harris Primary Academy Merton met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Harris Primary Academy Merton?

Applications for Reception places at Harris Primary Academy Merton starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Harris Primary Academy Merton

Abbotts Road, Mitcham, CR4 1JW

Local ranking34th of 42 primary schools in Merton

Ofsted: Outstanding

Primary

Phase

524

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 29 February 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 78.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 15.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 83.0%
Writing (Expected): 82.0%
Maths (Expected): 85.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 65.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 65

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 491
Boys: 260 (53%)
Girls: 226 (47%)
Capacity: 524 (93% full)
SEND: 15.5%
FSM Eligible: 36.3%
EAL: 38.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 6.9%
SEN Support: 8.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 22.4
Budget per Pupil: £8,272/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 14.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Asian Pakistani: 20.7%
Black African: 12.8%
White British: 12.4%
Mixed Other: 8.7%
Black Caribbean: 8.7%
White Other: 7.2%
Asian Indian: 6.4%
Asian Other: 6.0%

20.7%

Asian Pakistani

12.8%

Black African

12.4%

White British

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

02086793707

info@harrisprimarymerton.org.uk

Abbotts Road

Mitcham, London

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Administrative

URN: 141143
UKPRN: 10046722
Establishment No.: 2002
Trust: HARRIS FEDERATION

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