Harris Garrard Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Bexley. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Harris Garrard Academy.

Erith, DA184DW Ofsted: Good Age 4-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

65

/ 100

All-through weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for All-through schools

Progress 8 score
66.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 25.0%
Raw: 0.54
English & Maths grade 4+ %
56.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 63.9%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
68.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 81.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
58.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 15.0%
Raw: 11.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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

Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
17 November 2021
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Location & Contact

Address
Yarnton Way
Thamesmead
Erith, DA184DW
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School Information

URN
145140
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
All-through
Address
Yarnton Way, Thamesmead, Erith, DA18 4DW
Ofsted rating
Good
Age range
4-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
50 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
99
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,484 pupils
4-18

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,484
Free School Meals
41.5% (616 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.4% (36 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
57.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
25.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
7.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
7.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
54%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
28 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
7.0%

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(10 students)
Economics (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(8 students)

Strong performance in 4 subjects

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
81.0 (+22.2 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
32.0 (+12.6 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
63.9 (+11.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
47.5 (+8.0 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.54 (+0.7 vs average)