Harris Academy Clapham
Harris Academy Clapham is a free schools in Lambeth for pupils aged 11 to 16. It has 802 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Harris Academy Clapham is Good, from an inspection in March 2023. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 45.2, and 40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: March 2023. GCSE results: 2026.
| Type | Secondary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Clarence Avenue 33 Clarence Avenue Clapham London SW4 8LD |
| Phone | 02045139350 |
| Reference Number | 147543 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 802 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.62%
Girls: 46.38% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 64.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 34.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 84 | 64 | 148 |
| 8 | 82 | 73 | 155 |
| 9 | 90 | 67 | 157 |
| 10 | 92 | 74 | 166 |
| 11 | 82 | 94 | 176 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 32% |
| Caribbean | 22.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 7.5% |
| White, Other | 6.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5.9% |
| White, British | 4.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% |
| Unclassified | 1.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
Harris Academy Clapham is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in its first inspection since opening in 2020. The school exhibits a strong commitment to personal development, highlighted by an outstanding rating in that area. Leaders are highly attentive to their pupils, creating a supportive environment where education is tailored to meet individual needs, including those with SEND. Although the curriculum is ambitious and well-structured, there are some inconsistencies in teaching effectiveness that need to be addressed.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Feb 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Rigorous and ambitious curriculum in place across subjects.
- Outstanding provision for personal development.
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Positive behaviour systems that enhance the learning environment.
- Effective use of assessment to reinforce understanding of key concepts.
Areas for Improvement
- Some inconsistencies in teaching effectiveness in certain subjects.
- Occasional failure to fully support pupils in achieving ambitious curriculum goals.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 45.2 | 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 | 39.8% | 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) | 54.5% | 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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| Third Preference | 63 | 8 |
| From another Local Authority | 39 | 15 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Glenbrook Primary School
Clarence Crescent, Clapham Park, London, SW4 8LD |
0 miles |
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Maytree Nursery School
4 Allingham Road, London, SW4 8EG |
0.11 miles |
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Iqra Primary School
127 Park Hill, Off Clarence Avenue, Clapham, London, SW4 9PA |
0.15 miles |
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Bonneville Primary School
Bonneville Gardens, Clapham, London, SW4 9LB |
0.32 miles |
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Richard Atkins Primary School
New Park Road, London, SW2 4JP |
0.41 miles |
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St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
Crescent Lane, Clapham, London, SW4 9QJ |
0.49 miles |
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The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten
24 Thornton Road, London, SW12 0LF |
0.54 miles |
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Trent Road, Lambeth, Corpus Christi Primary School, London, SW2 5BL |
0.56 miles |
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Thornton Road, Clapham Park, London, SW12 0LF |
0.6 miles |
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Holmewood Nursery School
66 Upper Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2RW |
0.65 miles |
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Sudbourne Primary School
Mandrell Road, Brixton, London, SW2 5EF |
0.67 miles |
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The Orchard School
Christchurch Road, London, SW2 3NE |
0.68 miles |
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Upper Tulse Hill, Lambeth, London, SW2 2RL |
0.7 miles |
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Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School
Cotherstone Road, Streatham, London, SW2 3NF |
0.73 miles |
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Henry Cavendish Primary School
Hydethorpe Road, London, SW12 0JA |
0.73 miles |
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Telferscot Primary School
Telferscot Road, Balham, London, SW12 0HW |
0.75 miles |
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Jubilee Primary School
Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2JE |
0.76 miles |
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Alderbrook Primary School
Oldridge Road, Balham, London, SW12 8PP |
0.82 miles |
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Clapham Manor Primary School
Belmont Road, Clapham, London, SW4 0BZ |
0.82 miles |
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Macaulay Church of England Primary School
Victoria Rise, Clapham, SW4 0NU |
0.99 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Harris Clapham Sixth Form
73 Kings Avenue, London, SW4 8DX |
0.26 miles |
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The Elms Academy
Elms Road, Clapham, London, SW4 9ET |
0.49 miles |
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South Bank Colleges
45 Clapham Common Southside, Clapham Common, London, SW4 9BL |
0.58 miles |
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La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School
Atkins Road, London, SW12 0AB |
0.59 miles |
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Trinity Academy
Brixton Hill, Brixton, London, SW2 1QS |
0.59 miles |
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South Bank University Sixth Form
56 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1QS |
0.59 miles |
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JUS Education
12a Danbury Mews, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 0BY |
0.6 miles |
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St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College
Malwood Road, London, SW12 8EN |
0.75 miles |
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Elm Court School
Elm Park, London, SW2 2EF |
0.76 miles |
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London Park School Clapham
7-11 Nightingale Lane, London, SW4 9AH |
0.76 miles |
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City Heights E-ACT Academy
33 Abbots Park, Tulse Hill, London, SW2 3PW |
1.09 miles |
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Lansdowne School
49 Combermere Road, London, SW9 9QD |
1.09 miles |
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Chestnut Grove Academy
Chestnut Grove, Balham, 45 Chestnut Grove, London, SW12 8JZ |
1.16 miles |
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Oak Lodge School
101 Nightingale Lane, Balham, London, SW12 8NA |
1.17 miles |
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Streatham & Clapham High School GDST
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1.25 miles |
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Ark Evelyn Grace Academy
255 Shakespeare Road, Lambeth, London, SE24 0QN |
1.32 miles |
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Burlington House School Tooting
3 Garrads Road, Lambeth, London, SW16 1JZ |
1.33 miles |
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Maypole School (Leigham Court)
76 Leigham Court Road, Streatham, London, SW16 2QA |
1.39 miles |
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Heron Academy
Heron Road, Herne Hill, London, SE24 0HZ |
1.48 miles |
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Dunraven School
94-98 Leigham Court Road, London, SW16 2QB |
1.5 miles |
Harris Academy Clapham is part of Harris Federation, which runs 58 schools. The nearest others:
- Harris Clapham Sixth Form London
- Harris Academy Battersea London
- Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich London
- Harris Academy Peckham London
- Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich London
- Harris Academy Beulah Hill London
- Harris Westminster Sixth Form London
- Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park London
- Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich London
- Harris Primary Academy Merton Mitcham
What is Harris Academy Clapham's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Harris Academy Clapham is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.
When was Harris Academy Clapham last inspected by Ofsted?
Harris Academy Clapham was last inspected in March 2023.
How many pupils does Harris Academy Clapham have?
Harris Academy Clapham has 802 pupils on roll.
What age range does Harris Academy Clapham cover?
Harris Academy Clapham for pupils aged 11 to 16.
What are Harris Academy Clapham's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 45.2, and 40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Harris Academy Clapham?
Harris Academy Clapham is at Clarence Avenue, 33 Clarence Avenue, Clapham, London, SW4 8LD.