Harris Academy Chobham

A outstanding academy sponsor led school in Newham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Harris Academy Chobham.

London, E201BD Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

66

/ 100

All-through weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for All-through schools

Progress 8 score
57.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 25.0%
Raw: 0.16
English & Maths grade 4+ %
59.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 69.4%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
75.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 89.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
54.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 15.0%
Raw: 9.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
18 June 2015
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
40 Cheering Lane
London, E201BD
Phone
2037476060
Website
harrischobham.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139703
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
All-through
Address
40 Cheering Lane, London, E20 1BD
Website
https://www.harrischobham.org.uk/
Age range
3-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HARRIS FEDERATION
Capacity
1780 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
2,056
Free School Meals
42.5% (874 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.9% (60 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
71.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
10.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Not in Education or Work
10.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
64%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
157 students
Per cohort

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
89.0 (+30.2 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
41.1 (+21.7 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
69.4 (+17.4 vs average)
Education Continuation:
71.0 (+14.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
50.6 (+11.1 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
64 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
128
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
2,056 pupils
3-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Business Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma at Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(26 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(22 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(19 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(50 students)
Sports Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma at Level 3)
★★ ★★★
(15 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Inclusion Curiosity Honesty Empathy Excellence Respect

Head Teacher's Message

Executive Principal Francesca Perry welcomes visitors, emphasising a community of staff and students who work hard to support each other, a belief in happiness and belonging, and a commitment to striving for excellence.

Facilities

Two libraries (primary and secondary) All-through school for ages 3-18 Wraparound care facilities (Stay n Play at Chobham) Eco Schools program (planning and action)

Curriculum Highlights

All-through curriculum from EYFS to Year 13; broad, ambitious, knowledge-rich and inclusive. Assessment emphasises retrieval practice and aims to build rich knowledge webs; no denial of knowledge; emphasis on progression between year groups. Literacy development is central; explicit vocabulary teaching; literacy staff training; Read Write Inc in primary; NGRT and Lucid Exact reading tests in secondary; reading aloud featured across the school. Bedrock Vocabulary used to build tier-two academic vocabulary (Years 5-9); Accelerated Reader used from Years 2-9 to monitor independent reading progress; daily reading expectation (20-30 minutes). Reading aloud and a Book Club for across year groups to foster a cohesive, values-driven literary community (EYFS–Year 13). Two dedicated libraries (primary and secondary) with Accessit for catalogue, reservations and reviews; shelf displays for events (e.g., Black History Month, LGBT+ History Month). Interleaving and Spacing are used as learning strategies to embed knowledge; literacy interventions and targeted support for bottom 20% of readers; specialist literacy interventions (Fresh Start Phonics, Sounds Write, etc.). Extensive literacy and reading initiatives are monitored through regular assessments (STAR tests, NGRT) to track progress and tailor support.

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound care is offered as part of the school's provision (Stay n Play at Chobham).

SEND Provision

SEND provision is described with literacy interventions and SEND contacts: Fresh Start Phonics, Sounds Write, Reading Comprehension Groups, Lexia Literacy, Hackney LIT Programme, Fluency Focus Literacy Support Groups, plus dedicated literacy interventions; SEN contacts are provided for primary and secondary.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions arrangements are under consultation for 2027-28, proposing that Harris Academy Chobham will manage its own in-year admissions from September 2027; consultation Window 19 December 2025 to 31 January 2026.

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