Academy Admissions
Why should I send my child to HASN?
Our aim is to know every child well and ensure they get what they need to explore what they care about and are passionate about, whether that is academic, creative or sporty.
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Record Results
In 2024, the Academy received its best results ever, amongst the best in the country for schools in similar areas, and way above the average for schools in Croydon and Bromley in nearly every measure. HASN achieved a progress 8 score of over +0.44, meaning students achieve nearly half a grade better in every GCSE than the national average. There were over 30 grade 9s in science and 15 grade 9s in English. Students in Biology achieved an average grade of 8.54. Over 80% of our students have gone to university for the last 5 years, and 2 of our cohorts have gone to Cambridge University. In our parent surveys last year, 94% of parents said they would recommend the school to other parents.
Amazing opportunities
We love sports, music, art and drama at the Academy. We have lots of after-school music clubs with a flourishing school choir and a drama club with over 50 attendees. The School Musical runs over 3 nights and is always sold out! Wednesday is fixture day, and we have sports fixtures and competitions every Wednesday afternoon. We are the current Croydon U18 football champions, and in recent years our students have played for clubs such as Watford and Southampton. Our students have played at the Wireless Festival and even performed for royalty. Clubs are a real feature at our school with traditional sports and music clubs, a thriving chess club, a robotics club and even a Greek mythology club!
Great pastoral care
Great pastoral care is essential to ensure happy, flourishing children at school. At HASN we have 6 non-teaching Heads of Year, an onsite counsellor, several wellbeing practitioners through the excellent Croydon mental health team, and external behaviour mentors through partnerships with organisations such as Reaching Higher and Ment 4. We want to know every child, and what will help them feel happy and a sense of belonging.
Scholarships for Aspiring Talent
We are delighted to offer scholarships for exceptionally able students in Science, Art, and Music, recognising and nurturing talent in these key areas. Our scholarship programme is designed to provide unique opportunities for gifted students to develop their skills and passions through:
- Exclusive trips and visits to inspire creativity, innovation, and exploration in their field.
- Specialist tuition from expert teachers and external mentors to hone their abilities.
- Access to bespoke workshops, competitions, and projects tailored to their area of interest.
Whether you're an aspiring scientist ready to solve tomorrow’s challenges, an artist with a vision to create, or a musician dreaming of performing on the biggest stages, our scholarships are here to support you every step of the way
Or apply here and be part of our exceptional story.
Academy Admissions Contact Details
Telephone: 020 8405 5138
Email: admissionsh@harrissouthnorwood.org.uk
Address: Harris Academy South Norwood, Cumberlow Avenue, South Norwood, SE25 6AE
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Year 7 Applications
We have 180 places in Year 7 in September 2025. We welcome students of all abilities and from all backgrounds. Applications for places will be made in accordance with local authority admission arrangements and will be made on the Common Application Form provided and administered by the local authority. The academy will work according to the common admissions timetable agreed upon by the Croydon Council for September 2025. Admissions must be made via Croydon Council only and not directly to Harris Academy South Norwood (see links at the bottom of this page).
Admissions test - secondary phase
Where parents/carers name Harris Academy South Norwood on the Common Application Form, their child/ward will be invited to sit our admissions test. We will write to all parents/carers with the exact time approximately one week before the testing day. If you have named more than one Harris Academy on the Common Application Form, your child/ward will only need to sit the test ONCE and will be notified as to which academy will contact you with details of your child's/ward's appointment. The testing date is Friday, 12 December 2025.
Supplementary information form
If you require a concession in the admission test (for example for SEN or medical needs), you must complete the supplementary information form which can be downloaded from the bottom of the page and return it directly to the academy along with medical or professional evidence and proof of residence by the agreed date (to be confirmed). Please note that completion of a supplementary information form for Harris Academy South Norwood does not constitute an application to the academy. You must complete the Local Authority Common Application Form as well.
Parents are strongly advised to read carefully the full Academy Admissions Policy 2025-2026 (see at the bottom of the page) and information and advice from the local authority. The main points to remember are:
- You must submit an application form to your Local Education Authority if applying online by 31st October 2025. A place at any secondary school can only be offered if an application has been received.
- Think carefully about the order in which you place your chosen schools on the form. You should enter your most preferred school first on the list. Please remember to enter the full name of Harris Academy South Norwood, There are several different Harris Academies and an entry of simply “Harris Academy” will be ignored.
- You will be invited to a testing day on 12th December 2025, which is a non-verbal reasoning test and ensures places are offered to all bands of ability.
- Be sure to include at least 3 different schools on your preference form.
On 3rd March 2026, the local authority will notify you of the school where your child has been offered a place. If you are happy with the offer, you MUST ACCEPT this place by returning the acceptance form to Admissions at the Academy.
If you are unhappy that you did not receive an offer of a school place at Harris Academy South Norwood, you have the right to lodge an independent appeal with us.
Key dates 2025/26
Year 7 admissions
| 31st October 2025 | Common Application Forms returned to the local authority. |
| 12th December 2025 | Year 6 testing day. |
| 3rd March 2026 | National Offer Day: online applicants receive a notification email during the evening. |
| 13th March 2026 | Deadline for acceptance or refusal of the school offer. |
| 27th March 2026 | Deadline for appeals to be made. Please note: no appeals will be considered after this date. |
| 1st September 2026 | The waiting list is closed and replaced by casual admissions waiting lists. Parents/carers will need to reapply for casual admission if they are still waiting. |
Post 16 Applications
Sixth Form Entry Requirements
| Course Level | Requirements |
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| 4 A Levels | Must have a grade 8 average in GCSES. |
| 3 A Levels | Seven 9 - 5 grades in full course GCSE subjects. No vocational subjects allowed. |
| 3 A Level / Vocational Level 3 Combination | Combination of five 9 - 4 grades at GCSE or merit or above in Vocational subjects. |
| Vocational Level 3 subjects | Five 9-4 grades at GCSE or equivalent, with at least a Merit or grade 4 in a relevant Vocational qualification or GCSE. |
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| A Levels require a grade 6 in a relevant GCSE subject. The European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) is an internationally recognised IT qualification suitable for entry to vocational courses only. Extended writing A Level students will need a combination of at least grades 4 and 5 in English Language and English Literature. |
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General Information
| Course Level | Requirements |
| Maths | Any student wishing to study A Level maths from a GCSE grade 6 will have to pass an algebra test to assess their suitability for the course. |
| English Literature | Students will need a combination of at least grades 5 and 6 in English Language and English Literature. |
| Science-Based Subjects | Students must have at least a grade 6/6 for Trilogy Science GCSE (double award). Students taking Separate Science GCSES must have at least a grade 6 in the relevant Science subject for Biology, Chemistry or Physics A Level studies. For Vocational Science, students must have a grade of 5/5 for Trilogy Science (double award) and at least a Merit at Vocational Level 2. |
In-Year Applications
If you are looking for a place in Harris Academy South Norwood because you have recently moved into the area, or your child is at another secondary school and you feel that a change of school would benefit their education and/or general well-being, you are entitled to apply for a school place.
Since September 2013, the law has allowed you to apply directly to Harris Academy South Norwood. Please contact Admissions at the Academy (contact details above) to request an in-year admission form, or download the form (see below). Please note that there is no guarantee that a place will be available, but you have the right of appeal if you are refused a place.
