Harris Academy Battersea
Harris Academy Battersea is an academy sponsor led in Wandsworth for pupils aged 11 to 19. It has 890 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Harris Academy Battersea is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2023. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 45.3, and 48% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: November 2023. GCSE results: 2026. A-level results: 2025.
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | 401 Battersea Park Road London SW11 5AP |
| Phone | 02076220026 |
| Reference Number | 140985 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 890 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.04%
Girls: 45.96% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 61% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 44.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 71 | 57 | 128 |
| 8 | 67 | 65 | 132 |
| 9 | 69 | 75 | 144 |
| 10 | 90 | 61 | 151 |
| 11 | 89 | 66 | 155 |
| 12 | 55 | 44 | 99 |
| 13 | 40 | 41 | 81 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 36.2% |
| Unclassified | 9% |
| White, British | 7.1% |
| White, Other | 6.4% |
| Pakistani | 6.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 6% |
| Asian, Other | 5.1% |
| Caribbean | 3.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 1% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
Harris Academy Battersea is performing exceptionally well, having been judged as outstanding once again in the recent inspection. Leaders have established a highly ambitious curriculum and provide extensive support for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school fosters a positive learning environment where pupils are engaged, articulate, and exhibit strong behaviours. Additionally, the commitment to personal development and a wide range of enrichment activities empowers students to have high aspirations.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 03 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Oct 2023 | School inspection |
| 31 Jan 2018 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- High-quality education with strong support for SEND pupils
- Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes and high aspirations
- Teachers present information clearly and adapt lessons effectively
- Comprehensive personal development programme tailored to pupils' needs
- Strong links with external agencies for personalized support
- High-quality careers advice and guidance
- Effective safeguarding arrangements
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 60 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 73 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 64 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 73 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 53 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 73 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 57 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 7 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 51 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 73 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 31 | 27 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 45 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 73 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 57 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 73 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 42 | 23 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 73 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 54 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 73 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 52 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 73 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 47 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 73 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 69 | 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:
- 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 45.3 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 48.1% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 57.8% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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 | 36.06 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Average Points (best 3) | 36.06 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 21.2% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
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| Second Preference | 49 | 15 |
| Third Preference | 52 | 15 |
| From another Local Authority | 76 | 27 |
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Chesterton Primary School
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0.12 miles |
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Shaftesbury Park Primary School
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0.34 miles |
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John Burns Primary School
Wycliffe Road, Lavender Hill, London, SW11 5QR |
0.39 miles |
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Battersea
Este Road, London, SW11 2TD |
0.42 miles |
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L'Ecole de Battersea
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0.55 miles |
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Westbridge Academy
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0.61 miles |
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St Mary's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School
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0.62 miles |
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Thomas's Battersea
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0.64 miles |
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Newton Preparatory School
149 Battersea Park Road, London, SW8 4BX |
0.65 miles |
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Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre
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0.68 miles |
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Falconbrook Primary School
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0.73 miles |
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Belleville Wix Academy
Wix's Lane, Clapham Common North Side, London, SW4 0AJ |
0.73 miles |
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Heathbrook Primary School
St Rule Street, London, SW8 3EH |
0.74 miles |
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Parkgate House School
80 Clapham Common, Clapham Common, Northside, London, SW4 9SD |
0.84 miles |
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Macaulay Church of England Primary School
Victoria Rise, Clapham, SW4 0NU |
0.84 miles |
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Christ Church CofE Primary School
1 Robinson Street, London, SW3 4AA |
0.87 miles |
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Eaton House the Manor School
The Manor, London, SW4 9RU |
0.88 miles |
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St George's CofE Primary School
Corunna Road, Battersea, London, SW8 4JS |
0.91 miles |
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Griffin Primary School
Stewarts Road, London, SW8 4JB |
0.91 miles |
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Chelsea Open Air Nursery School
51 Glebe Place, London, SW3 5JE |
0.93 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Saint John Bosco College
Parkham Street, Battersea, London, SW11 3DQ |
0.55 miles |
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Thames Christian School
12 Grant Road, London, SW11 2FR |
0.84 miles |
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Chelsea Academy
Lots Road, Chelsea, London, SW10 0AB |
1.06 miles |
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Centre Academy London
92 St John's Hill, Battersea, London, SW11 1SH |
1.07 miles |
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Ada National College for Digital Skills
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1.22 miles |
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Ark Bolingbroke Academy
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1.24 miles |
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South Bank Colleges
45 Clapham Common Southside, Clapham Common, London, SW4 9BL |
1.25 miles |
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Francis Holland School
39 Graham Terrace, London, SW1W 8JF |
1.29 miles |
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Emanuel School
Battersea Rise, London, SW11 1HS |
1.3 miles |
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The Elms Academy
Elms Road, Clapham, London, SW4 9ET |
1.35 miles |
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St. Thomas More Language College
Cadogan Street, London, SW3 2QS |
1.36 miles |
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Pimlico Academy
Lupus Street, Pimlico, London, SW1V 3AT |
1.41 miles |
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Inchbald School of Design
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1.47 miles |
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London Park School Clapham
7-11 Nightingale Lane, London, SW4 9AH |
1.49 miles |
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St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College
Malwood Road, London, SW12 8EN |
1.53 miles |
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The London Oratory School
Seagrave Road, London, SW6 1RX |
1.59 miles |
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Knightsbridge School
67 Pont Street, London, SW1X 0BD |
1.61 miles |
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Mander Portman Woodward School
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1.63 miles |
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The Hurlingham Academy
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1.64 miles |
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More House School
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1.66 miles |
Harris Academy Battersea is part of Harris Federation, which runs 58 schools. The nearest others:
- Harris Clapham Sixth Form London
- Harris Academy Clapham London
- Harris Westminster Sixth Form London
- Harris Academy Peckham London
- Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich London
- Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park London
- Harris Academy Bermondsey London
- Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich London
- Harris Academy Wimbledon London
- Harris Academy St John's Wood London
What is Harris Academy Battersea's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Harris Academy Battersea is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2023.
When was Harris Academy Battersea last inspected by Ofsted?
Harris Academy Battersea was last inspected in November 2023.
How many pupils does Harris Academy Battersea have?
Harris Academy Battersea has 890 pupils on roll.
What age range does Harris Academy Battersea cover?
Harris Academy Battersea for pupils aged 11 to 19.
What are Harris Academy Battersea's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 45.3, and 48% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Harris Academy Battersea?
Harris Academy Battersea is at 401 Battersea Park Road, London, SW11 5AP.