Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Homestall Road London SE22 0NR |
| Phone | 02077322276 |
| Reference Number | 132711 |
Harris Girls’ Academy in East Dulwich has demonstrated outstanding performance across all assessed areas during its recent inspection. The school offers an exceptional educational experience, where students thrive in a supportive and enriching environment. High expectations from leaders, combined with effective teaching and a robust curriculum, ensure that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve outstanding results. The school has not been inspected since 2012, reflecting its long-standing commitment to excellence.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 837 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 2.99%
Girls: 97.01% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 43.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 34.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | 141 | 141 |
| 8 | Unknown | 150 | 150 |
| 9 | Unknown | 141 | 141 |
| 10 | Unknown | 141 | 141 |
| 11 | Unknown | 151 | 151 |
| 12 | 7 | 52 | 59 |
| 13 | 18 | 36 | 54 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 24.7% |
| White, British | 12.3% |
| Caribbean | 11.2% |
| White, Other | 7.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.4% |
| Unclassified | 3.7% |
| Asian, Other | 3.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% |
| White & Asian | 2.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 1.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 05 Dec 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Dec 2023 | School inspection: |
| 14 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Nov 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Nov 2007 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Exceptional quality of education across all subjects.
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Consistent high standards in pupils' work.
- Positive and well-managed behaviour among pupils.
- Extensive opportunities for personal development and extracurricular activities.
- High-quality careers advice and guidance for pupils.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 54.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 55.9% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 72.4% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 30.1 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 30.93 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 8% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 89 | 32 |
| Third Preference | 105 | 11 |
| From another Local Authority | 195 | 44 |
Previous Years
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