Harris Academy Wimbledon is a secondary school in London, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. 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 Wimbledon currently has around 1045 pupils on roll, which is about 91% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.7% boys and 43.3% girls. Around 39.7% 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%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.4%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 24.8%. white british pupils make up about 20.3%
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: | 59 High Path, London, SW19 2JY |
| Website: | www.harriswimbledon.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 02039624300 |
| School Type: | Free schools |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Merton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Joanne Larizadeh |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 145860 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/01/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1150 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1045 |
| Number of Boys: | 593 |
| Number of Girls: | 452 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 19.4% | 8.2% |
| Other White | 24.80% | 259 |
| White British | 20.30% | 212 |
| Other Asian | 8.20% | 86 |
| African | 7.90% | 83 |
| Pakistani | 6.50% | 68 |
| Caribbean | 5.50% | 57 |
| Other Mixed | 5.20% | 54 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.70% | 49 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.20% | 44 |
| Indian | 3.30% | 34 |
| White and Black African | 2.00% | 21 |
| White and Asian | 1.80% | 19 |
| Other Black | 1.60% | 17 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.40% | 15 |
| Chinese | 1.00% | 10 |
| Unclassified | 0.80% | 8 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.50% | 5 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.20% | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merton Abbey Primary School High Path , Merton SW19 2JY | 3out of 4 | 267 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harland First School Brangwyn Crescent , SW19 2UN | - not rated | 619 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' CofE Primary School 3 - 19 Hanover Road , SW19 1EB | - not rated | 688 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Academy 200 Dorset Road , SW19 3EF | 4out of 4 | 782 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pelham Primary School Southey Road , Wimbledon SW19 1NU | 3out of 4 | 857 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , Wimbledon SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 2,434 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 3,076 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Wimbledon 59 High Path , SW19 2JY | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rutlish School Watery Lane , Merton Park SW20 9AD | - not rated | 1,683 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ricards Lodge High School Lake Road , Wimbledon SW19 7HB | 4out of 4 | 2,298 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Mark's Church of England Academy Acacia Road , CR4 1SF | 4out of 4 | 2,653 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfields High School Acacia Road , CR4 1SF | - not rated | 2,653 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 1,339 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon Chase County Middle School Merton Hall Road , SW19 3QB | - not rated | 1,923 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows County High School Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 2,210 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 2,406 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcross County Middle School Ashridge Way , SM4 4ED | - not rated | 2,422 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 2,210 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 2,742 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Face Youth Therapeutic School John Innes Youth Centre , 61 Kingston Road SW19 1JN | - not rated | 695 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimbledon House School 1b-1c Dorset Road , Merton Park SW19 3EY | - not rated | 1,161 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Acorn School Morden Cottage , Morden Hall Park SM4 5JD | - not rated | 1,357 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montessori Nursery 58 Queens Road , SW19 8LR | - not rated | 1,567 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel Home School Dundonald Congregational Church , Fairlawn Road SW19 3QR | - not rated | 1,590 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.