The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 78% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018
- 56% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.8
6.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
56%
13.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
80%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.40
Band 1Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 173 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 85 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 895
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 56.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wandsworth
- Trust
- HARRIS FEDERATION
- Head
- Mr Peter Groves
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
401 Battersea Park Road, London, SW11 5AP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Vines School
Special school · 1.3km away
Parkgate House School
Independent · 1.3km away
Eaton House the Manor School
Independent · 1.4km away
ARK John Archer Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Centre Academy London
Independent · 1.7km away
Belleville Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools)
Independent · 1.8km away
Ark Bolingbroke Academy
Secondary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Harris Academy Battersea's Ofsted rating?
Harris Academy Battersea was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harris Academy Battersea?
Harris Academy Battersea currently has 895 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harris Academy Battersea take?
Harris Academy Battersea caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Harris Academy Battersea?
Harris Academy Battersea is in London, SW11 5AP, in the Wandsworth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harris Academy Battersea have a sixth form?
Yes, Harris Academy Battersea has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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