Harris Academy Morden dubbed ‘world class’
A school has been dubbed “world class” within a decade of being labelled inadequate by inspectors.
Harris Academy Morden in Lilleshall Road now has the World Class Schools Quality Mark (WCSQM) which is given to state schools in the UK.
It was formerly Bishopsford Arts College which was in special measures.
The Harris Federation took it over in 2012, it was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in 2014, and in 2018 received the highest rating of ‘Outstanding’.
One of the features of its success is Koren, an eco-focused food and art club which is run alongside the traditional curriculum.
The school also offers training to become a Wimbledon ball boy or girl and a school newspaper club.
Year 11 pupil Matthew O’Boyle, said it is things like this that make the school stand out from others.
The 16-year-old said: “Before it was a really bad school, it has gone from being one of the worst schools in the borough to now world class.
“The process of entering the World Class award made me realise how much the teachers have to do.”
In December, Harris Academy Morden received the prestigious status at the annual WCSM Awards Ceremony, hosted by Cambridge University.
Pictured: Head teacher Julian Sparks with students at Harris Academy Morden
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