Harris Academy Tottenham is a all-through school in London, serving pupils aged 4 to 19. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Harris Academy Tottenham currently has around 1320 pupils on roll, which is about 84% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53% boys and 47% girls. Around 32.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 22.4%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 25.3%. other white pupils make up about 23.3% , followed by other (any other ethnic group) at 11.4%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Ashley Road, London, N17 9LN |
| Website: | www.harristottenham.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 02037724243 |
| School Type: | Free schools |
| Education phase: | All-through |
| Local authority: | Haringey |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Nick Soar |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 140935 |
Ofsted inspection date: 09/05/2017
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1570 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1320 |
| Number of Boys: | 700 |
| Number of Girls: | 620 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 22.4% | 8.2% |
| African | 25.30% | 334 |
| Other White | 23.30% | 307 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 11.40% | 151 |
| Caribbean | 10.30% | 136 |
| White British | 5.80% | 76 |
| Other Mixed | 5.10% | 67 |
| Bangladeshi | 3.30% | 44 |
| Other Black | 3.30% | 43 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.70% | 35 |
| White and Black African | 1.90% | 25 |
| Other Asian | 1.50% | 20 |
| Indian | 1.40% | 19 |
| Pakistani | 1.40% | 19 |
| Chinese | 1.20% | 16 |
| Unclassified | 1.10% | 14 |
| White and Asian | 0.80% | 10 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 2,753 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 4out of 4 | 2,780 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Park Nursery School and Childrens Centre Woodlands Park Road , Tottenham N15 3SD | 4out of 4 | 2,869 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welbourne Infant School High Cross Road , Tottenham N17 9PB | - not rated | 583 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Down Lane Junior School Parkhurst Road , Tottenham N17 9RB | - not rated | 661 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkhurst Infant School Parkhurst Road , N17 9RB | - not rated | 661 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Welbourne Primary School Stainby Road , Tottenham N15 4EA | 2out of 4 | 662 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Somerset Road , N17 9EJ | 4out of 4 | 687 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The John Loughborough School Holcombe Road , Tottenham N17 9AD | - not rated | 581 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest Blackhorse Lane , Walthamstow E17 5SD | 4out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Gladesmore Community School Crowland Road , Tottenham N15 6EB | - not rated | 1,436 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Duke's Aldridge Trulock Road , Tottenham N17 0PG | - not rated | 1,667 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northumberland Park Community School Trulock Road , Tottenham N17 0PG | - not rated | 1,667 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London Tottenham Centre , High Road N15 4RU | - not rated | 1,109 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 1,676 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 1,692 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 2,112 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form Centre White Hart Lane , N17 8HR | - not rated | 2,112 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyland House School Holcombe Road , Tottenham N17 9AB | - not rated | 567 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Loughborough School Holcombe Road , Tottenham N17 9AD | - not rated | 581 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North London College of Accountancy 376 High Road , N17 9HY | - not rated | 736 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Assunnah Primary School 565 A , HIGH ROAD N17 6SB | - not rated | 858 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Independent School Uplands House , Blackhorse Lane E17 5QJ | - not rated | 1,523 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.