Compare Harris Academy Merton and St Mark's Church of England Academy

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Harris Academy Merton (Secondary) in Mitcham; St Mark's Church of England Academy (Secondary) in Mitcham — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Harris Academy Merton and St Mark's Church of England Academy. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led type located around Mitcham, Surrey. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Harris Academy Merton), published Oct 2022. The most recent inspection on record is for St Mark's Church of England Academy (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,150, combined total ≈ 2,300, typical FSM 40–45%, range 30–35%–45–50%; spread across trusts such as Harris Federation and ANTHEM SCHOOLS TRUST.

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Attribute	Harris Academy Merton CR4 1BP	St Mark's Church of England Academy CR4 1SF
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Mitcham Surrey CR4 1BP	Mitcham Surrey CR4 1SF
Latest Ofsted	1 16 Oct 2022	1 25 Jun 2024
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 950 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1500	900
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Harris Federation	ANTHEM SCHOOLS TRUST
Website	www.harrismerton.org.uk	www.stmarks.anthemtrust.uk
Telephone	02086231000	02086486627
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Harris Academy Merton

CR4 1BP

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Mitcham
Surrey
CR4 1BP
Ofsted: 1 16 Oct 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Harris Federation
Website: www.harrismerton.org.uk
Telephone: 02086231000

St Mark's Church of England Academy

CR4 1SF

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Mitcham
Surrey
CR4 1SF
Ofsted: 1 25 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 950 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ANTHEM SCHOOLS TRUST
Website: www.stmarks.anthemtrust.uk
Telephone: 02086486627

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.