Harris Invictus Academy Croydon Catchment Area
Harris Invictus Academy Croydon is a free s secondary school in Croydon , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 980 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11-18
Age range
980
Pupils
900
Capacity
109%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2016
Harris Invictus Academy Croydon Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Harris Invictus Academy Croydon?
The catchment area for Harris Invictus Academy Croydon is the geographic zone Croydon 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. Croydon 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 Invictus Academy Croydon are allocated by Croydon 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 Croydon before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
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Harris Invictus Academy Croydon has a published admission number of 900 places. 980 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 109%. The school is at or above its published limit of 900 places. Croydon allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 46.7% of pupils at Harris Invictus Academy Croydon are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Croydon.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Croydon 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. Croydon Council school admissions (official) →
Harris Invictus Academy Croydon: School Information
- Full address
- 88 London Road, Croydon, CR0 2TB
- Local authority
- Croydon
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Free school meals
- 46.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 140952
Other Secondary Schools in Croydon
If Harris Invictus Academy Croydon is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Croydon are the next closest alternatives.
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St Mary's Catholic High School Catchment Area
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Oasis Academy Coulsdon Catchment Area
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Oasis Academy Shirley Park Catchment Area
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Shirley High School Performing Arts College Catchment Area
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The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy Catchment Area
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Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 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 Invictus Academy Croydon
What is the catchment area for Harris Invictus Academy Croydon? ▾
The catchment area for Harris Invictus Academy Croydon is the geographic zone Croydon 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. Croydon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Harris Invictus Academy Croydon oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Harris Invictus Academy Croydon currently has 980 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 900 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Harris Invictus Academy Croydon? ▾
Admission to Harris Invictus Academy Croydon is managed by Croydon. 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 Invictus Academy Croydon cover? ▾
Harris Invictus Academy Croydon is a secondary school in Croydon, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Harris Invictus Academy Croydon? ▾
Harris Invictus Academy Croydon was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.