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

Official inspection outcomes

Good
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.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Yarnton Way
Thamesmead
Erith, DA184DW
Phone
2083204800
Website
Harrisgarrard.org.uk

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145140
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
All-through
Address
Yarnton Way, Thamesmead, Erith, DA18 4DW
Website
www.Harrisgarrard.org.uk
Age range
4-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HARRIS FEDERATION
Capacity
1780 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
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%

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)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

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

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

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learning Changes Lives"

Ready Respect Safe Resilience Rigour

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Harris Garrard Academy from Executive Principal Wayne Barnett. The academy is an all-through school (primary to sixth form), specialising in Sport and Health, with a philosophy that emphasises high expectations, inclusive relationships, and developing students as individuals who can shine. The school describes its approach as combining traditional values with modern teaching and technology, and aims to foster resilience, responsibility and lifelong learning.

Facilities

Science labs Sports facilities Drama hall Music suites Library

SEND Provision

The academy is fully committed to inclusion; SEND team available; contact via [email protected].

Admissions Criteria

Please see our Admissions Page, in our Key Information section, for full details of our admissions arrangements and policies.