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Harris Science Academy East London
Three Mill Lane, London, E3 3DU, Newham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
93.8 / 100
Top 6%
Better than 94% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
441
Capacity
1,000
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
44%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 56.9, this secondary school demonstrates impressive academic performance, notably achieving above the national average in both English and Maths, with 84% of students securing grade 4 or higher. Parent satisfaction is also high, with 85% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community atmosphere. However, while the EBacc entry rate stands at 66%, parents might want to consider how this aligns with their child's interests and aspirations.
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Last inspected: 29 April 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 56.9 | Top 12% 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%. | 84% | Top 11% 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%. | 61% | Top 17% 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%. | 66% | Top 10% 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%. | 53% | Top 10% UK |
Parent View (106 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Behaviour is good
99%
School has high expectations
97%
My child feels safe
94%
Progress is communicated
93%
My child makes good progress
92%
My child is happy
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
School keeps me informed
88%
School supports development
86%
I'd recommend this school
85%
Good range of subjects
84%
School responds to concerns
71%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African20.2%
Asian Bangladeshi13.6%
White Other12.2%
White British11.8%
Asian Other8.6%
Mixed Other6.1%
Asian Indian6.1%
Asian Pakistani5.4%
Other4.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.7%
Black Other2.5%
Black Caribbean2.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.52717, -0.00721 · E3 3DU
School details
Local authorityNewham
RegionLondon
URN149431
School typeFree schools
Frequently asked questions
What is Harris Science Academy East London rated by Ofsted?
Harris Science Academy East London was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 April 2025.
Is Harris Science Academy East London a good school?
Harris Science Academy East London scores 93.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 6% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Harris Science Academy East London?
Based on 106 Ofsted Parent View responses, Harris Science Academy East London receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Harris Science Academy East London in GCSEs?
Harris Science Academy East London achieved an Attainment 8 score of 56.9. 84% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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