Harris Academy Battersea
London, SW11 5AP · Wandsworth · secondary school
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5th of 11 secondary schools in Wandsworth we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.2/10 against 165 of them, against 6.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 48.1 · 58 | 30% | 1.75 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.32 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 45.3 · 46 | 10% | 0.46 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Harris Academy Battersea overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 49.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.32 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in November 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh Award, Press Club, and Basketball, or participate in the Channel 4 Workshop. Trips include expeditions to the Addington Hills, a visit to see Grease at the Dominion Theatre, and work experience.
Getting in
The published school roll is 890 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,150. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils in the final year to secure work experience placements? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for grade 5 or above in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about Harris Academy Battersea
Overview
Harris Academy Battersea continues to be an outstanding school, providing an "exceptionally high quality of education" where all pupils can excel. Leaders maintain a "highly ambitious curriculum" that builds knowledge progressively, supported by staff who demonstrate "strong subject knowledge" and adapt teaching effectively for all learners.
Strengths
- The curriculum is designed to build on knowledge over time, with teachers "highly skilled at checking for, and addressing, misconceptions."
- Pupils are "articulate, kind and enthusiastic to learn," contributing to a "calm and purposeful atmosphere" with "very strong" behaviour.
- There is "excellent support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)," ensuring they access the curriculum successfully.
- Leaders provide "regular and high-quality enrichment experiences," including sports, music, and leadership opportunities like the school council.
- Staff swiftly identify reading difficulties and put in place "bespoke support quickly," ensuring pupils make "rapid improvements in their fluency."
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 51.4 |
| 2024/25 | 49.8 |
| 2025/26 | 45.3 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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