Applying to Year 7

The Academy has an admissions number of 240 in Year 7.

For admissions from primary school to Year 7, parent/carers are required to complete a Common Application Form (CAF) obtained from their Local Authority or apply online at www.eadmissions.org.uk.

No applications made direct to the Academy will be accepted.

Parent/carers are strongly advised to carefully read the Academy’s admissions policy (using the link at the bottom of this page) and information & advice from their local authority. 

The CAF must be submitted by 31st October.

If choosing this Academy as a preference on the CAF, please enter the full name of Harris Academy Merton as there are several Harris Academies in the surrounding area.

On Monday 2nd March 2026 (National Offer Day) the parent/carer’s local authority will notify them of the school where their child has been offered a place. To accept this offer they should return the acceptance form to their local authority by Monday 16th March 2026.

Those who did not receive an offer of a place at this Academy have the right to lodge an appeal against this decision. Details of how to do this are below.

Year 7 Key Dates

The Academy will use the following timetable for applications each year. Exact dates, where not listed, may vary from year to year, please contact the PA to the Principal for further details.

Parent/carers will have the right of appeal if their application is not successful.