Harris Academy Greenwich
London, SE9 5EQ · Greenwich · secondary school
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3rd of 16 secondary schools in Greenwich 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 — 8.7/10 against 714 of them, against 7.2/10 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 | 34% | 3.16 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 53.4 · 70 | 31% | 2.14 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.35 · 76 | 26% | 1.93 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 49.8 · 69 | 10% | 0.70 |
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 Greenwich overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022. In 2024/25, 54.9% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 49.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.35 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join badminton, football, Muay Thai, cricket, ice skating, and piano clubs. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,138 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 to maintain their progress from Key Stage 3 to 4? What specific support is available for students aiming for higher grades in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about Harris Academy Greenwich
Overview
Pupils receive an education described as “rich in knowledge,” supported by a “demanding, stimulating curriculum” that ensures they acquire “deep, secure knowledge.” Leaders foster a culture of “high aspirations” to help pupils “step into their greatness,” resulting in consistently high achievement and strong personal development. The school is praised for its effective safeguarding and the way it combines “strong pastoral care with high expectations for academic achievement.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “exemplary,” with teachers who are “experts in their subjects” ensuring pupils achieve consistently well.
- Leaders provide “highly targeted careers advice” and a “comprehensive” programme of training to enhance teacher expertise.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive tailored support to “access the full curriculum” and achieve well.
- Staff and leaders are “passionate about their duty to support the local community” and actively seek to improve life chances.
- Sixth-form students “master their subjects in great depth” and benefit from experiences designed to “broaden their horizons.”
Areas to improve
- Leaders are working to “secure further improvements in attendance and punctuality.”
- Support is being provided to help pupils who have “struggled with routines and expectations” following pandemic disruptions to settle back into school life.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with a culture embedded by leaders and governors where all staff are well trained to recognise, record, and report concerns.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 49.8 |
| 2024/25 | 49.9 |
| 2025/26 | 49.8 |
| 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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