Harris Academy South Norwood, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good.
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At a Glance
41.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
21.0
Avg class size
44
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
88%
Available places
1,008 pupils
1,150 capacity
142 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Croydon
Places available
4,128
Applications
4,421
Got 1st preference
71.0%
Got preferred school
95.5%
Secondary admissions across Croydon (2025/26)
Inspection History(106)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.69071%
Overall absence
24.43182%
Persistent absence
880
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Harris Academy South Norwood
St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy
South Norwood Primary
Heavers Farm Primary School
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Cypress Primary School
Oasis Academy Ryelands
Stewart Fleming Primary School
James Dixon Primary School
Whitehorse Manor Infant School
Whitehorse Manor Junior School
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