Harris Academy Wimbledon, London

In its own words: "Two years after opening, we moved into our brand-new building which is modern, bright and equipped with state-of-the-art facilities in every area of the curriculum. Our academy is an exceptional place to learn, providing an ambitious but happy and inclusive environment."

From the headteacher's welcome: "HAWI6 success reflects the strength of our broad and rigorous curriculum, our personalised guidance, and our commitment to helping every young person shape a pathway that is right for them."

Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 2.15pm, an open day on Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 2.15pm and an open day on Wednesday 25 November 2026 at 4.45pm. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2026, pupils at Harris Academy Wimbledon averaged an Attainment 8 score of 55.8, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 53.6 in Merton and 47 across England.

61% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 57% in Merton and 47% in England.

That is down from 58.3 in 2025.

Its most recent Progress 8 score, for 2024, was 0.62: pupils made well above average progress compared with pupils nationally who started secondary school at the same level. Progress 8 was not published for 2026.

Disadvantaged pupils averaged an Attainment 8 of 49, against 60.7 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 11.7 points.

Pupils sat GCSEs in 24 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Spanish, Combined Science and Geography.

For September 2026 entry, 164 families put Harris Academy Wimbledon as their first choice and 938 named it as one of their preferences, for 190 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 34 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state secondary schools to Harris Academy Wimbledon are Rutlish School (1 mile, Outstanding, Attainment 8 56.1); TCES National Online School (1.1 miles); RR6 (1.3 miles); and Ricards Lodge High School (1.3 miles, Outstanding, Attainment 8 57.8).

Each of them had higher 2026 results than Harris Academy Wimbledon.

Harris Academy Wimbledon is one of 59 schools run by Harris Federation, an academy trust.

Across the trust's secondary schools, pupils averaged an Attainment 8 score of 50.5 in 2024/25.

Of the 175 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 88% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 38% to a further education college, 2% to an apprenticeship and 2% into work.

40.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 43.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (21%), Asian (20%) and Black (14%).

In 2026, 93 pupils (8.7%) received SEN support and 27 (2.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest Underground station is South Wimbledon Underground Station, about 370 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Merton High Street /Haydons Rd, 280 metres away.

In 2024/25, Harris Academy Wimbledon issued 72 suspensions, 6.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 3 permanent exclusions.

The primary schools closest to Harris Academy Wimbledon are Merton Abbey Primary School (0.2 miles), All Saints' CofE Primary School (0.4 miles), Park Academy (0.4 miles) and Pelham Primary School (0.5 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.