Open Free School Mixed

Harris Aspire Academy

11 Oliver Grove, London, SE25 6EJ
Part of: HARRIS FEDERATION (Multi-academy trust)
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Harris Aspire Academy
London, SE25 6EJ
— Pupils
350 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
0.00% FSM %
— Boys
— Girls
About Harris Aspire Academy

Located in London (SE25 6EJ), Harris Aspire Academy is a mixed-gender Not applicable school for pupils aged 11–18, classified as Free Schools and situated within the local authority of Croydon.

School capacity: 350. Current headteacher: Andrew Barr.

Data for Harris Aspire Academy comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools alternative provision
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Croydon
Region London
Administrative District Croydon
Parliamentary Constituency Croydon West
Ward South Norwood
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders Not applicable
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor HARRIS FEDERATION
Opened 02-09-2013
UKPRN 10042145
URN 139829
Data Last Updated 18-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Harry Bond Chair of Local Governing Body 10/06/2024 09/06/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Andrew Barr Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Miss Julie Beneteau Local Governor 28/11/2025 31/12/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Yvette Bryan Local Governor 06/01/2023 05/01/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Doris Cofie Local Governor 17/04/2023 25/06/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Amelia Gillingwater Local Governor 17/06/2022 16/06/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Rebecca Hickey Local Governor 01/04/2022 31/03/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Charlene Hutchinson Local Governor 28/11/2025 27/11/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Lee Mallin Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Sir Daniel Moynihan Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Lisa Sharma Local Governor 01/03/2024 28/02/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Adriana Verrecchia Local Governor 05/02/2025 04/02/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form
0 km • London
Other
Beckmead College
0.28 km • London
Other
Harris Academy South Norwood
0.32 km • London
Other
St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy
0.46 km • London
Other
South Norwood Primary
0.48 km • London
Other
Heavers Farm Primary School
0.62 km • London
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Harris Aspire Academy is a Free schools alternative provision (group: Free Schools) in London, Croydon.
Harris Aspire Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The Principal at Harris Aspire Academy is Mr Andrew Barr.
Harris Aspire Academy is at 11 Oliver Grove, South Norwood, London, SE25 6EJ, in the Croydon local authority, London.
Sixth form at Harris Aspire Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Harris Aspire Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mr Andrew Barr
11 Oliver Grove, South Norwood, London, SE25 6EJ
02033709238
www.harrisaspire.co.uk
Location
SE25 6EJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 139829
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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