Harris Academy Sutton

About Harris Academy Sutton

Harris Academy Sutton is an Outstanding and forward-thinking secondary academy, consistently delivering exceptional outcomes for our students. With a Progress 8 score of +0.91 in 2024, we are proud to be high-performing to ensure that every student reaches their full potential. 

As the 'Comprehensive of Choice' in a borough with several grammar school options, our academy is hugely oversubscribed in both Year 7 and Year 12. This demand reflects our commitment to academic excellence, strong pastoral care, and an inspiring learning environment. 

Location

Our academy is conveniently located just an 8-minute walk from Belmont station and a 12-minute walk from Sutton station, making it easily accessible for staff and students. 

Our state-of-the-art Passivhaus-certified building is the only secondary school in the country designed to this ultra-energy-efficient standard. This creates an exceptional academic environment that prioritises sustainability and innovation. 

Why work for us?

We value and invest in our staff, offering a range of benefits designed to support work-life balance and professional development. These include a two-week October half term, half-days at the end of each term, and a unique flexible PPA arrangement where teachers receive an additional protected period every fortnight that they can use at home or offsite. 

Some of our other benefits include:

• Regular dialogue about workload and how to manage it effectively
• Protected time for examiners
• Internal promotion and progression opportunities
• Staff CPD breakfasts
• Harris subject networks
• Clear communication and manageable deadlines
• High-quality staff induction programme
• Regular recognition and celebration of staff excellence
• Free on-site parking
• Exemplary student behaviour
• All SLT teach
• Rapid and effective support with any student behavioural issues

In a recent staff survey, 97% of staff said that they were proud to work at Harris Academy Sutton. 100% of staff said that the academy has a culture that encourages calm and orderly conduct and is aspirational for all students. 

If you're looking to join a thriving, high-achieving school that values both excellence and wellbeing, we would love to hear from you.