Academy Admissions
Welcome to the Harris Academy Admissions information page. Please look at our calendar page for details of our open mornings/afternoons for prospective Parents, Carers and Students. Our full policy, with details of our admissions criteria, can be downloaded from further down the page. Here is a brief summary of the application procedures for Nursery, Reception and in-year applications.
Our school tours are open to all prospective parents and there is no need to book. We look forward to you joining us.
Our next school tours for Reception 24-25 intake:
Friday 10th January 9.30am
If you would like to book a place on one of our open mornings, please email Ms Lee using the contact details below.
| Academy Admissions Contact Details Ms Nicola Lee
Additional Resource Base Admissions If you wish to apply for a place for your child to attend our additional resource base for Autism please contact the Borough of Merton directly with your child's EHCP Case officer. |
Appeals
Parent(s) may wish to appeal against the Academy’s decision on admissions, for any year group, based on the published admissions criteria.
If you wish to appeal, you must complete the appeal form (see below) stating the reason for the appeal. You can attach to your appeals form any relevant documents and or a letter with information and evidence that you feel supports your case.
All appeals must be made in writing to the Clerk to Governors at Harris Primary Academy Merton, Abbotts Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 1JW using the appeals form by Tuesday 20th May 2025. All appeals will be heard within 40 school days of the deadline for lodging appeals. The National Offer day is Wednesday 16th April)
The appeals will be heard, in private, by an Independent appeal Panel. The Clerk to the Appeal Panel will make an appointment within a reasonable time, Appeals may be made in English or the Parents’/Carers’ first language.
- Only one appeal per application is allowed.
- Appeals are conducted in person, and you may bring a friend.
The Appeal Hearing:
The Academy will arrange for an Independent Appeals Panel to consider the Academy's reasons for refusal and your reasons for wanting to attend the Academy.
The Panel will consist of 3 people (2 will have education experience and one will be an independent person with no education experience).
The Panel will consider the case put forward by you and the Academy. They must consider the admission arrangements for the Academy and the reasons why you want to attend that particular school. The Panel must exercise its discretion by balancing the weight of your argument (for wanting to attend) against the Academy’s reasons for refusal i.e. the prejudice that one more student would cause to the education of the students already offered and the Health and Safety of all the students already attending the Academy, also taking into account the Academy's published admission arrangements.
The decision of the Independent Appeals Panel is binding on the admissions authority and the Parents.
