Harris Primary Academy Merton
#632 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#3720 of 15,697 nationally
About Harris Primary Academy Merton
Harris Primary Academy Merton is a academy primary located in Mitcham, in the Merton local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 486 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 71.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 632nd of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (24th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 486; capacity filled 92.7%.
There are 20 schools in Mitcham; Harris Primary Academy Merton ranks 4th of 18 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)78%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)15%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)35.3%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Harris Primary Academy Merton by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 486
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 35.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 92.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 78%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 15%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Harris Primary Academy Merton
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Harris Academy Merton
Mitcham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,371 students · 118 m away
William Morris Primary School
Mitcham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
270 students · 188 m away
The Sherwood School
Mitcham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
263 students · 563 m away
Norbury Manor Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
406 students · 1.0 km away
Woodmansterne School
London · Local authority all-through · Ages 3–18
1,637 students · 1.2 km away
Gonville Academy
Thornton Heath · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
427 students · 1.2 km away
Lonesome Primary School
Mitcham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
273 students · 1.3 km away
The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy
Croydon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
758 students · 1.3 km away
St Mark's Church of England Academy
Mitcham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
983 students · 1.3 km away
Granton Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
637 students · 1.4 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Midfield Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
481 students
La Fontaine Academy
Bromley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
492 students
Churchfields Primary School
Beckenham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
480 students
Ravenscroft Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
479 students
Charles Dickens Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
494 students
Lyndhurst Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
495 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Harris Primary Academy Merton a good school?
Harris Primary Academy Merton has a Success Index (England) of 71.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #632 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Harris Primary Academy Merton rank in London?
Harris Primary Academy Merton ranks #632 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #3720 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Harris Primary Academy Merton?
Harris Primary Academy Merton had 486 students in 2025.
Is Harris Primary Academy Merton a primary school or a secondary school?
Harris Primary Academy Merton is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Harris Primary Academy Merton?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Harris Primary Academy Merton; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.