The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a boys-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
55.5
11.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
55%
13.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
65%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.05
Band 3Source: 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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 147 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 70 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 907
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 35.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Southwark
- Trust
- HARRIS FEDERATION
- Head
- Mr Chris Brett (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Peckham Rye, East Dulwich, London, SE22 0AT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHarris Girls' Academy East Dulwich
Secondary · 716m away
Heber Primary School
Primary · 742m away
Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich
Primary · 779m away
Goodrich Community Primary School
Primary · 816m away
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 947m away
Alleyn's School
Independent · 1.2km away
Fairlawn Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
James Allen's Girls' School
Independent · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich a selective school?
No. Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich's Ofsted rating?
Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich?
Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich currently has 907 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich take?
Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich?
Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich is in London, SE22 0AT, in the Southwark local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich have a sixth form?
Yes, Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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