Harris Academy South Norwood

Harris Academy South Norwood is a secondary school in London for ages 11 to 19.

Daily challenges that keep pace with your child's school year

For Years 1 to 6, with a weekly view of what they have mastered and an 11+ track when you're ready.

Full inspection, May 2022.

Inspectors found that pupils are safe and feel safe and that bullying is taken seriously and acted on swiftly by staff.
Inspectors found that sixth-form students show exemplary attitudes to their learning and are well prepared for their next steps.

Our summary of Ofsted's report. Read the full reports on Ofsted's website. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

The school describes itself as one HASN community where staff, students, parents and carers succeed and thrive together.

Teachers use a shared framework for teaching called The HASN Way.
The academy offers trips such as residentials, with Year 7 attending a residential at PGL Liddington.

Around 80% of Sixth Form students progress to university, including many to leading Russell Group universities.
SEND students are supported through learning passports and high-quality teaching.
Sixth form retention rate was 96% in the most recent cohort.
The SENDCO and SEND team operate from a dedicated Learning Hub, often called The Hub.
Every child on the SEND register has a Personalised Learning Plan, co-constructed with the child and their parents or carers.

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School details: Get Information about Schools, Department for Education, URN 135249. Checked 9 November 2026.

For Years 1 to 6, with a weekly view of what they have mastered and an 11+ track when you're ready.