What ages does Harris Aspire Academy teach?

Harris Aspire Academy teaches children aged 11 to 18. It is a special school in London.

Who is the principal of Harris Aspire Academy?

The principal of Harris Aspire Academy is Mr Andrew Barr, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.

Has Harris Aspire Academy been inspected?

Ofsted has inspected Harris Aspire Academy, and its latest judgement is set out in the inspection section on this page, with the framework and the date it was made.

How many pupils are at Harris Aspire Academy?

Harris Aspire Academy has 2 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 11 to 18.

Is Harris Aspire Academy full?

Harris Aspire Academy has capacity for 350 pupils and 2 on roll (1%), so it has space against its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.

Is Harris Aspire Academy a faith school?

No. Harris Aspire Academy has no designated religious character.

Is Harris Aspire Academy part of an academy trust?

Harris Aspire Academy is part of HARRIS FEDERATION. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.

Does Harris Aspire Academy publish exam results?

OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for Harris Aspire Academy. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

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Harris Aspire Academy

Harris Aspire Academy

11 Oliver Grove, South Norwood, London, SE25 6EJ

Phase: Free Schools
School type: Free schools alternative provision
Ages: 11 to 18
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: None
Trust: HARRIS FEDERATION
Principal: Mr Andrew Barr
Sponsor: Harris Federation
Constituency: Croydon West
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Capacity: 350
Pupils on roll: 2
URN: 139829
Local authority: Croydon
Website: School website
Telephone: 02033709238

About this school

Harris Aspire Academy is a special academy in London. It teaches children aged 11 to 18 and has 2 pupils on roll.

Ofsted has inspected Harris Aspire Academy, and its latest judgement is set out below. Where the Department for Education has published them, its results and pupil characteristics appear below. Seeing a school for yourself shows what no page can, so arrange a visit before you apply.

Ofsted judgement

England: previous inspection framework

Inspected 8 November 2023 · report published 17 December 2023

Outstanding

Overall judgement at the last full inspection

This inspection took place under the previous framework, which gave a single overall grade. Ofsted now publishes report cards instead, so newer inspections of other schools will look different. How Ofsted report cards work

Quality of education: Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Effective

Read the full report on Ofsted's website

Trends over time

How Harris Aspire Academy has moved over recent years against the local and national picture. Every figure is shown in the table beneath its chart.

Pupils on roll

Year	This school
2022/23	0
2023/24	0
2024/25	0

School census, spring count each academic year.

Inspection history

Graded inspection — Outstanding report
8 November 2023
Ungraded inspection report
17 November 2021

School context

From the 2024/25 school census and absence figures.

Free school meals (last 6 years): 0%
English as an additional language: 0%

Location

Nearby schools

Beckmead College
Academies · London

0.2 miles
Aya College (Educational Provision)
Independent schools · London

0.7 miles
BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology
Independent schools · Croydon

0.8 miles
Bensham Manor School
Special schools · Thornton Heath

1.1 miles
Chaffinch Brook School
Academies · Croydon

1.1 miles

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BeyondAutism Post-19 Other types
Blanche Nevile School Special schools
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Common questions

What ages does Harris Aspire Academy teach?: Harris Aspire Academy teaches children aged 11 to 18. It is a special school in London.
Who is the principal of Harris Aspire Academy?: The principal of Harris Aspire Academy is Mr Andrew Barr, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.
Has Harris Aspire Academy been inspected?: Ofsted has inspected Harris Aspire Academy, and its latest judgement is set out in the inspection section on this page, with the framework and the date it was made.
How many pupils are at Harris Aspire Academy?: Harris Aspire Academy has 2 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 11 to 18.
Is Harris Aspire Academy full?: Harris Aspire Academy has capacity for 350 pupils and 2 on roll (1%), so it has space against its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.
Is Harris Aspire Academy a faith school?: No. Harris Aspire Academy has no designated religious character.
Is Harris Aspire Academy part of an academy trust?: Harris Aspire Academy is part of HARRIS FEDERATION. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.
Does Harris Aspire Academy publish exam results?: OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for Harris Aspire Academy. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

School details come from the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register. Inspection outcomes come from Ofsted, and exam results from the Department for Education's school performance service. This page was last updated on 1 July 2026.