Harris Invictus Academy Croydon
URN: 140952 • Croydon CR0 2TB
Overview
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 61.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Dougal Scott (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 02033713002
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 88 London Road, Croydon CR0 2TB
Summary
Harris Invictus Academy Croydon is a mixed secondary free school located in Croydon, catering to approximately 980 students with a capacity of 900. The academy is committed to fostering a culture of achievement and resilience, encapsulated in its mission statement: "We Know, We Can, We Will." Under the leadership of Mr. Dougal Scott, the school emphasizes the importance of success and support for all students, regardless of their circumstances.
The curriculum at Harris Invictus Academy is designed to prepare students for their GCSEs, with additional resources such as online revision tools available to enhance learning. The school also places a strong focus on mental health, offering support through the Mental Health Support Team (MHST) and workshops aimed at assisting students in their transition to secondary education.
Community engagement is a vital aspect of the academy, with various events and initiatives, including a recent Neuro Diversity Awareness Week and a Parent and Carers Language Café. The school actively promotes a sense of belonging and collaboration among students, families, and staff, reinforcing its commitment to nurturing a supportive educational environment.
The curriculum at Harris Invictus Academy is designed to prepare students for their GCSEs, with additional resources such as online revision tools available to enhance learning. The school also places a strong focus on mental health, offering support through the Mental Health Support Team (MHST) and workshops aimed at assisting students in their transition to secondary education.
Community engagement is a vital aspect of the academy, with various events and initiatives, including a recent Neuro Diversity Awareness Week and a Parent and Carers Language Café. The school actively promotes a sense of belonging and collaboration among students, families, and staff, reinforcing its commitment to nurturing a supportive educational environment.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- 14 Mar 2024Neuro Diversity Awareness Week 18- 22nd Marc... Neuro Diversity Awareness Week 18- 22nd March – Celebrating different minds Assemblies Delivered by SEN Department. Lunchtime Activities in 015. Monday- Board Games Tuesday- (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Apply Here (calendar)
- Sixth Form Prospectus (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Admissions (other)
- • Half term break (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Oasis Academy Coulsdon (61.1)
- Edenham High School (60.2)
- Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School (59.5)
- St Mary's Catholic High School (57.7)
- Oasis Academy Shirley Park (56.8)
Key details
- LA
- Croydon
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- HARRIS FEDERATION
- Capacity
- 900
- Pupils
- 980
- Boys
- 562
- Girls
- 418
- FSM %
- 46.70
- Open date
- 2014-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 980 | 562 | 418 | 900 | 46.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1013 | 599 | 414 | 900 | 44.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 916 | 554 | 362 | 900 | 38.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 916 | 554 | 362 | 900 | 38.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 905 | 538 | 367 | 900 | 34.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 892 | 527 | 365 | 900 | 28.50 |
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