The short version
Above-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 89% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
89%
+27.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 357
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 15.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Southwark
- Trust
- HARRIS FEDERATION
- Head
- Ms Lois Longstaff (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
173 Lordship Lane, London, SE22 8HA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHeber Primary School
Primary · 321m away
Alleyn's School
Independent · 410m away
James Allen's Girls' School
Independent · 663m away
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 681m away
Goodrich Community Primary School
Primary · 814m away
The Charter School North Dulwich
Secondary · 919m away
Dulwich Hamlet Junior School
Primary · 973m away
Judith Kerr Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich a selective school?
No. Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich's Ofsted rating?
Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich?
Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich currently has 357 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich take?
Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich?
Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich is in London, SE22 8HA, in the Southwark local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich have a sixth form?
No, Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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