Harris Academy Wimbledon Catchment Area
Harris Academy Wimbledon is a free s secondary school in London, Merton , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 1045 pupils, and a capacity of 1150 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11-19
Age range
1,045
Pupils
1,150
Capacity
91%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2023
Harris Academy Wimbledon Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Harris Academy Wimbledon?
The catchment area for Harris Academy Wimbledon is the geographic zone Merton uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Merton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Secondary school places at Harris Academy Wimbledon are allocated by Merton using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Merton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Merton catchment area documents →Harris Academy Wimbledon: 1150 places, 91% filled: nearing capacity
Harris Academy Wimbledon has a published admission number of 1150 places. 1045 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 91%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1150, Merton's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 39.7% of pupils at Harris Academy Wimbledon are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Merton.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Merton publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Merton school admissions →
Harris Academy Wimbledon: School Information
- Full address
- 59 High Path, London, SW19 2JY
- Local authority
- Merton
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-19 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 39.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 145860
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Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Harris Academy Wimbledon by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Harris Academy Wimbledon
What is the catchment area for Harris Academy Wimbledon? ▾
The catchment area for Harris Academy Wimbledon is the geographic zone Merton uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Merton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Harris Academy Wimbledon oversubscribed? ▾
Harris Academy Wimbledon is operating close to its capacity of 1150 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Harris Academy Wimbledon? ▾
Admission to Harris Academy Wimbledon is managed by Merton. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Harris Academy Wimbledon cover? ▾
Harris Academy Wimbledon is a secondary school in London, Merton, serving pupils aged 11-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Harris Academy Wimbledon? ▾
Harris Academy Wimbledon was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.