Harris Academy Battersea

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

London, SW115AP Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
61.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.32
English & Maths grade 4+ %
59.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 69.1%
Continue in education or training
61.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 67.0%
Sustained employment
35.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 15.0%
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
31 January 2018
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
401 Battersea Park Road
London, SW115AP
Phone
2076220026
Website
harrisbattersea.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140985
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
401 Battersea Park Road, London, SW11 5AP
Website
http://www.harrisbattersea.org.uk/
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HARRIS FEDERATION
Capacity
1150 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
924
Free School Meals
59.0% (545 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.8% (26 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
51.4
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.5
English Attainment 8:
11.0
Maths Attainment 8:
10.5
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.4
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.5
Ebacc English:
93.9%
Ebacc Entry:
45.5%
Ebacc Humanities:
90.9%
Ebacc Languages:
73.3%
Ebacc Maths:
98.8%
Ebacc Sciences:
95.8%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.32
Progress 8 Range:
0.10 to 0.54
University Progression:
65.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
67.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
15.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
1.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
14.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
65%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
117 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
1.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
45.5 (+26.1 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
69.1 (+17.1 vs average)
Attainment 8:
51.4 (+11.9 vs average)
Education Continuation:
67.0 (+10.9 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.32 (+0.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
52 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
103
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
924 pupils
11-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematics (GCE AS level (All))
★★★★ ★
(45 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(45 students)
Mathematics (Further) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Mathematics (Further) (GCE AS level (All))
★★★ ★★
(7 students)
Applied Sciences (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3)
★★ ★★★
(10 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Knowledge Integrity Resilience

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from the Head of Academy, Steven Hinz: a message emphasizing the development of aspirational young people to thrive in a changing world, underpinned by core values of Knowledge, Integrity and Resilience and a commitment to serving the community.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Band club Choir Football Table tennis Basketball

Sports

Basketball Sportshall Athletics

Facilities

3G Pitch Multi-use Games Area (MUGA) Drama Studios Main Hall Gymnasium specialist classrooms

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Admissions Criteria

Year 7 admissions: Harris Academy Battersea will admit 180 students each year; applications via the local authority using the Common Application Form; deadline for application 31 October 2025; Local Authority notifies successful applicants on 2 March 2026; in-year admissions are available by applying directly to the academy; Sixth Form admissions require Grade 7 or high B for most A-Levels or Grade 5 or high C for most vocational subjects, with individual subject exceptions possible.

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