Harris Clapham Sixth Form

Harris Clapham Sixth Form has demonstrated outstanding performance across all aspects of its provision, reflecting a high-quality educational environment for its students. Since its opening in September 2021, the school has established a clear vision aimed at supporting young people, particularly from disadvantaged backgrounds, in achieving their academic and personal development goals. Notably, students feel safe and thrive in a culture that promotes respect, personal growth, and confidence.

Strengths

• Exceptional quality of education across all subjects.
• Strong focus on character development through the 'Clapham character' initiative.
• Highly effective teaching practices that prepare students for advanced studies.
• Robust support for students with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
• Impeccable student behaviour and positive school culture.
• Excellent careers guidance and support, helping students make informed choices.

In 2024–25, 14.9% of pupils at Harris Clapham Sixth Form were suspended at least once (nationally 7.3%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Harris Clapham Sixth Form had 16.4 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for secondary schools was 16.7). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 19.2% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.1%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26, 3.0% of pupils at Harris Clapham Sixth Form were on SEN support (nationally 14.1%) and 0.3% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 3.5%).

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded secondary schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2024–25 Harris Clapham Sixth Form received £7,747 and spent £8,628 for each of its 383 pupils. It ended the year with a deficit of £340,000 (-£889 per pupil).

Across all 58 schools of Harris Federation, income was £8,891 and spending £8,882 per pupil.

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.

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Harris Clapham Sixth Form is part of Harris Federation, which runs 58 schools. The nearest others:

• Harris Academy Clapham London
• Harris Academy Battersea London
• Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich London
• Harris Academy Peckham London
• Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich London
• Harris Westminster Sixth Form London
• Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park London
• Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich London
• Harris Academy Beulah Hill London
• Harris Academy Bermondsey London

What is Harris Clapham Sixth Form's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Harris Clapham Sixth Form is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2025.

When was Harris Clapham Sixth Form last inspected by Ofsted?

Harris Clapham Sixth Form was last inspected in January 2025.

How many pupils does Harris Clapham Sixth Form have?

Harris Clapham Sixth Form has 394 pupils on roll.

What age range does Harris Clapham Sixth Form cover?

Harris Clapham Sixth Form for pupils aged 16 to 19.

Where is Harris Clapham Sixth Form?

Harris Clapham Sixth Form is at 73 Kings Avenue, London, SW4 8DX.