The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.5
1.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
4.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
37%
Source: 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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 141 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 73 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 874
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 37.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Warwickshire
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF COVENTRY MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Roberta Harrison (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Harris Drive, Overslade Lane, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 6EA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBrooke School
Special school · 338m away
Rokeby Primary School
Primary · 450m away
St Marie's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 493m away
Oakfield Primary Academy
Primary · 525m away
Rugby Free Secondary School
Secondary · 638m away
Quest Academy
Free school · 804m away
St Matthew's Bloxam CofE Primary School
Primary · 810m away
Rugby School
Independent · 977m away
Questions parents ask
Is Harris Church of England Academy a selective school?
No. Harris Church of England Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Harris Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
Harris Church of England Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harris Church of England Academy?
Harris Church of England Academy currently has 874 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harris Church of England Academy take?
Harris Church of England Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Harris Church of England Academy?
Harris Church of England Academy is in Rugby, CV22 6EA, in the Warwickshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harris Church of England Academy have a sixth form?
No, Harris Church of England Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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