The short version
Above-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 56.9 vs national 43.8)
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 46% 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
56.9
13.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
61%
19.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
66%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.08
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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 104 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 441
- Capacity
- 44%
- FSM
- 45.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newham
- Trust
- HARRIS FEDERATION
- Head
- Mr Dan MacPherson
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Three Mill Lane, London, E3 3DU
Town setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Harris Science Academy East London?
Harris Science Academy East London currently has 441 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harris Science Academy East London take?
Harris Science Academy East London caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Harris Science Academy East London?
Harris Science Academy East London is in London, E3 3DU, in the Newham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harris Science Academy East London have a sixth form?
Yes, Harris Science Academy East London has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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