Harris Aspire Academy
Free schools alternative provision · Ages 11–18 · London, Croydon
Harris Aspire Academy is an alternative provision school in London, Croydon for ages 11–18 (free schools alternative provision). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding, from the inspection on 8 November 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- 11 Oliver Grove, South Norwood, London, SE25 6EJ
- Type
- Free schools alternative provision
- Ages
- 11–18
- Council
- Croydon
- Pupils on roll
- 2 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 0% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.2
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Outstanding Inspected 8 November 2023
Strengths
- “Everyone involved in the running of this school has high aspirations for what the pupils can achieve.”
- “All staff are committed to nurturing positive outcomes in the short while pupils are at the school.”
- “Pupils feel safe and trust that staff will help them to resolve any issues that may occur.”
To improve
- “Typically, pupils’ attendance was not regular at their mainstream school.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 18 December 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Croydon.
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- Chaffinch Brook School 1.1 mi Good
- Al-Khair School 1.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Al-Khair Secondary Girls 1.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Supreme Education AP 1.4 mi No Ofsted grade