Harris Academy Clapham
London, SW4 8LD · Lambeth · secondary school
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11th of 16 secondary schools in Lambeth 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 — 6.3/10 against 214 of them, against 3.9/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 39.8 · 37 | 45% | 1.66 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 40% | 2.10 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 45.2 · 45 | 15% | 0.68 |
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 Clapham overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 32.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 42.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Chess, Debate, Band, Crochet, Dance, Dungeons & Dragons, Cooking, and Mock Trial clubs. Sports include Football, Table Tennis, Basketball, Volleyball, Netball, Athletics, Badminton, and Cricket. Arts options cover Poetry, School Choir, Spoken Word, Fine Art, Model Making, and Junction Theatre Academy. Trips include residential rewards, year group, subject-specific, and club-specific visits, plus performances like Hamilton. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 802 pupils against a stated capacity of 975. 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 to close the gap between the current Attainment 8 score and the national median? What specific support is available for pupils who need extra help in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about Harris Academy Clapham
Overview
Leaders strive to ensure the best outcomes for each individual, with pupils speaking glowingly about the support offered by teachers. The school provides a rigorous and ambitious curriculum that allows all pupils, including those with special educational needs, to develop their knowledge. Personal development is highlighted as a particular strength, attesting to leaders’ belief in character development and the idea that ‘everything is possible’.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “carefully planned” and “broad and rich,” with subject leaders using expertise to plan “effective sequencing of lessons.”
- Personal development is of high quality, with an “ambitious and methodically planned” PSHE curriculum and a wide programme of enrichment activities.
- New rules and routines are promoting “positive behaviour,” ensuring learning is not disrupted and bullying is rare.
- Leaders support pupils with special educational needs well, using “approaches tailored to individual needs” and providing specialist reading support.
- Staff workload and well-being are valued, with leaders supporting professional development and governors asking “challenging questions” to improve the school.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teaching does not fully support pupils to achieve the curriculum’s ambitious goals, reducing how securely they understand key concepts.
- Leaders should ensure teaching focuses consistently on helping pupils master subject content and continue providing staff with suitable professional development to improve subject expertise.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture where all staff know and follow procedures to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 42.4 |
| 2025/26 | 45.2 |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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