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Harris Academy Battersea
401 Battersea Park Road, London, SW11 5AP, Wandsworth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
83.5 / 100
Top 17%
Better than 84% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
895
Capacity
1,150
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 84% of schools, this secondary academy demonstrates strong academic performance, including a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 30% nationally. A commendable 72% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 76% progress to university, with 20% attending top-third institutions. However, there is room for improvement in the percentage of students achieving higher grades.
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Last inspected: 31 January 2018Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 49.8 | Top 30% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 72% | Top 35% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 56% | Top 25% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 80% | Top 23% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 37% | Top 23% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 76% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 20% | Average |
Based on 103 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African34.5%
Other7.6%
White British7.5%
White Other6.5%
Mixed Other6.4%
Asian Pakistani5.4%
Black Caribbean5.4%
Asian Other5.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.5%
Mixed W+B African2.8%
Black Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Asian Indian0.6%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.47325, -0.15951 · SW11 5AP
School details
Local authorityWandsworth
RegionLondon
URN140985
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.harrisbattersea.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Harris Academy Battersea rated by Ofsted?
Harris Academy Battersea was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 31 January 2018.
Is Harris Academy Battersea a good school?
Harris Academy Battersea scores 83.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 17% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Harris Academy Battersea in GCSEs?
Harris Academy Battersea achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.8. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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