Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form, London
Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form is a post-16 school for pupils aged 16 to 19 in London, part of Harris Federation. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2022.
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Attendance
- Below England average
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form in detail
Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form is a unique sixth form, established to provide an outstanding vocational education and preparation for skills-based work or transition to university for students in Croydon and the surrounding boroughs."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include cooking and debating.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
The trust
Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form is one of 59 schools run by Harris Federation, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 106 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 34% went on to university or other higher education, 4% to apprenticeships and 18% into work. 2% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Who goes there
17.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 16.8% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 53 pupils (18.9%) received SEN support and 12 (4.3%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Norwood Junction Station, about 250 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).
19 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is South Norwood Clock Tower, 70 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form issued 46 suspensions, 17.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Source: Ofsted, further education and skills inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2022 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
17.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)
A-Level Results
z
Average grade
z
Best 3 A-Levels
z
Value added
2024/25 academic year
A-Level Subjects Offered
2023/24 academic year - entries by number of students
After A-Levels - Leaver Destinations
After A-Levels (Year 13) - 106 students
2023/24 data
University & Higher Education Destinations
2%
Top-third university
58%
Degree course
60%
Any L4+ destination
0%
Apprenticeships
Based on 50 students completing 16-18 study
2022/23 cohort - "Top-third" = most selective third of UK universities by student intake
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Social & online
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 131
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 23
- Children hurt
- 13
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 131 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 23 serious and 108 slight.
13 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 10 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
28 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Croydon is 54.5 (the median across 156 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
122%
Over capacity
280 pupils
230 places
50 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Croydon council
Places available
4,025
Applications
4,184
Got 1st preference
71.2%
Got preferred school
95.3%
All secondary applications across Croydon council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History
Further education and skills inspection
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
53
SEN Support
12
EHC Plans
23.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
280
Total Pupils
157
Boys
123
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
21
Teachers
13.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£84,673
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
37.2%
Overall absence
100.0%
Persistent absence
7
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form
What is Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form's Ofsted rating?
Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2022.
What is the catchment area for Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form?
No fixed boundary. When Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form is oversubscribed, Croydon allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How big are the classes at Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form?
Classes at Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form average 17.1 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form?
Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form has around 280 pupils on roll. 18% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form?
37.2% of sessions were missed at Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form in 2024/25. 100% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form?
Apply through Croydon's coordinated admissions process, naming Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 131 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 23 serious and 108 slight. 13 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 10 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 28 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Croydon is 54.5 (the median across 156 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form?
Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form is at 11 Oliver Grove, London, SE25 6EJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)