Harris Science Academy East London
London, E3 3DU · Newham · secondary school
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5th of 20 secondary schools in Newham we can score, 21 in total — the rest without enough published data. 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 — 9.4/10 against 409 of them, against 8.0/10 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 | 71.4 · 91 | 46% | 4.20 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.17 · 62 | 38% | 2.40 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 59.3 · 91 | 15% | 1.41 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Harris Science Academy East London overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 56.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.17 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 (9.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh, Library Club, Student Magazine, Board Games Club, Be the Change, Eco Active, Music, and Art Clubs. Sports include Running, Table Tennis, Health and Fitness, and football and rounders teams. Arts options are the School Choir, Band, and Drama Club. A GCSE Geography field trip to Walton-on-the-Naze is offered. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 513 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,000. 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 reaching the 56.9 Attainment 8 benchmark? What specific support is available for students aiming for the Duke of Edinburgh award? How are class sizes managed given the current roll of 513
What Ofsted said about Harris Science Academy East London
Overview
Harris Science Academy East London is described as a school with "big ambitions" that it realises in a "highly effective manner." The report highlights a "highly ambitious curriculum" and "exemplary" behaviour, noting that leadership has worked "extremely effectively to transform the experiences of pupils at this school rapidly."
Strengths
- Pupils learn a "broad and diverse curriculum" extremely well, building upon "secure prior knowledge" and demonstrating strong achievements in GCSE examinations.
- Behaviour is "exemplary," with pupils described as "kind" and "polite," creating a "highly positive learning environment."
- The school fosters excellent personal development through clubs, visits, and leadership roles, helping pupils develop "important life skills" and "empathy."
- Staff feel "very well supported by leadership," which has implemented effective routines to check understanding and address misconceptions quickly.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well, with additional needs identified "quickly and with precision."
Areas to improve
- The sixth-form provision, including subjects and extra-curricular activities, "does not fully support students’ progression into the next stages of their education."
- The school should continue to "increase the breadth of the academic curriculum and the rich set of experiences" to enable sixth-form students to excel.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 54.4 |
| 2024/25 | 56.9 |
| 2025/26 | 59.3 |
| 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
—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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