Harris Aspire Academy is an alternative provision free school in Croydon, London, for children and young people aged 11 to 18.
- Ages 11–18
- 2 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision free school
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 2 (places for 350)
- Headteacher
- Mr Andrew Barr (Principal)
- Part of
- Harris Federation
- Opened
- 2 September 2013
- Free school meals
- 0% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Croydon
- School reference (URN)
- 139829
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Croydon council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, November 2023; school remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next (November 2021)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in November 2023.
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next (ungraded inspection, November 2021).
Contact and getting there
11 Oliver Grove, South Norwood, London, SE25 6EJ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Beckmead College Special school · Ages 14–19 · Ofsted: Good 0.3 miles
- South Norwood Primary Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.3 miles
- THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL Independent · Ages 14–25 · Ofsted: Good 0.8 miles
By need in Croydon: Autism (17) · Moderate learning (11) · Speech and language (6) · Severe learning (4) · Hearing (3) · Physical (3) · PMLD (2) · Dyslexia and SpLD (2)
Questions about Harris Aspire Academy
How do I get a place at Harris Aspire Academy?
Places at Harris Aspire Academy are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Croydon council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Harris Aspire Academy take?
Aged 11 to 18, boys and girls.
What is Harris Aspire Academy’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in November 2023 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Harris Aspire Academy?
11 Oliver Grove, South Norwood, London, SE25 6EJ, in Croydon.
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