The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.4
1.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
32%
9.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
69%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 72 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 891
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 61.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lambeth
- Trust
- HARRIS FEDERATION
- Head
- Mr David Astin
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Clarence Avenue, 33 Clarence Avenue, Clapham, London, SW4 8LD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Bede's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 973m away
Telferscot Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Orchard School
Primary · 1.3km away
Fenstanton Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
City Heights E-ACT Academy
Secondary · 1.8km away
Mortimer School
Special school · 1.8km away
Streatham Wells Primary
Primary · 1.8km away
Chestnut Grove Academy
Secondary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Harris Academy Clapham a selective school?
No. Harris Academy Clapham is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Harris Academy Clapham's Ofsted rating?
Harris Academy Clapham was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harris Academy Clapham?
Harris Academy Clapham currently has 891 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harris Academy Clapham take?
Harris Academy Clapham caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Harris Academy Clapham?
Harris Academy Clapham is in London, SW4 8LD, in the Lambeth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harris Academy Clapham have a sixth form?
No, Harris Academy Clapham does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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