Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form
URN: 145197 • London SE25 6EJ
Overview
- Name
- Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form
- URN
- 145197
- Type
- Free schools 16 to 19
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- HARRIS FEDERATION
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andrew Barr (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 02033709238
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 11 Oliver Grove, London SE25 6EJ
Summary
Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form is a mixed free school located in Croydon, London, catering to students aged 16 to 19. With a current enrolment of 259 pupils, the school has a capacity of 230, indicating a vibrant and engaged student body. The institution focuses on equipping students with practical skills and qualifications that prepare them for both higher education and the workforce.
The curriculum at Harris Professional Skills emphasizes vocational training alongside academic subjects, allowing students to gain hands-on experience in various professional fields. This approach aims to foster employability and real-world skills, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future careers or further studies.
Support for students is a key aspect of the school's ethos, with dedicated staff available to guide and assist learners throughout their educational journey. The school promotes a strong sense of community, encouraging collaboration and personal development among students. Parents can find more information on the school's offerings and ethos by visiting their official website.
The curriculum at Harris Professional Skills emphasizes vocational training alongside academic subjects, allowing students to gain hands-on experience in various professional fields. This approach aims to foster employability and real-world skills, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future careers or further studies.
Support for students is a key aspect of the school's ethos, with dedicated staff available to guide and assist learners throughout their educational journey. The school promotes a strong sense of community, encouraging collaboration and personal development among students. Parents can find more information on the school's offerings and ethos by visiting their official website.
Useful links
- Croydon College Events (calendar)
- Bayes Business School Undergraduate Scholarship for Black British Students online information session (calendar)
- Vapes being sold on TikTok Shop (download)
- Croydon Commitment (other)
- Croydon Post 16 Prospectus (other)
- Harris Federation Policies and Documents (other)
- Policies (other)
- Find out what going to higher education is really like (other)
- London South Bank University (LSBU) (other)
- Cambridge OCR (other)
Nearby alternatives
- London Academy of Excellence Tottenham (75.2)
- Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy (72.2)
- Big Creative Academy (70.2)
- City Lit (70.2)
- Woodhouse College (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Croydon
- Age range
- 16 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- HARRIS FEDERATION
- Capacity
- 230
- Pupils
- 259
- Boys
- 154
- Girls
- 105
- FSM %
- 0.00
- Open date
- 2018-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 259 | 154 | 105 | 230 | 0.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 258 | 156 | 102 | 230 | 0.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 183 | 101 | 82 | 230 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 183 | 101 | 82 | 230 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 191 | 104 | 87 | 230 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 198 | 103 | 95 | 230 | 0.00 |
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