SchoolScoresHarris Academy Battersea
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 19 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of HARRIS FEDERATION
401 Battersea Park Road, London, SW11 5AP
020 7622 0026 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 31 January 2018.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth form | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 4 October 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
14 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Wandsworth comparisons use the 4 of its 11 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 7 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Wandsworth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wandsworth. Higher than 38% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 88% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wandsworth. Higher than 49% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wandsworth. Higher than 70% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 86% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 11 parents who had raised a concern Joint 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wandsworth. Higher than 57% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 78% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wandsworth. Higher than 32% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71%said yes | 86% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Wandsworth figures pool parents at the Wandsworth schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
158 pupils in this year group.
56% — 1 points below the Wandsworth average, and 10 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wandsworth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 56% | 57% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 49.8 | 51.8 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
173 pupils in this year group.
90% — 3 points below the Wandsworth average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wandsworth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 90% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 55% | 66% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 8% | 4% | 13% |
| Further education college | 23% | 16% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 91% | 90% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
52 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Wandsworth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B- | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 29% | 28% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 55% | 54% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 36.1 | 33.5 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
14 subjects, 122 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 27 | 15% | 56% | 40% |
| Chemistry | 20 | 0% | 30% | 30% |
| Biology | 12 | 8% | 33% | 27% |
| Economics | 12 | 0% | 8% | 26% |
| Physics | 12 | 0% | 25% | 31% |
| Government and Politics | 10 | 0% | 10% | 26% |
| Sociology | 10 | 0% | 10% | 20% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Art and Design (Photography), English Literature, History, Art and Design, Mathematics (Further), Russian, Spanish.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
117 students in this year group.
90% — 7 points above the Wandsworth average, and 11 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wandsworth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 90% | 83% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3% | 7% |
| Work | 13% | 18% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 82% | 90% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
103 students in this year group.
76% — about the same as the Wandsworth average, and 16 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wandsworth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 76% | 76% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 20% | 21% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 79% | 76% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Wandsworth. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 172 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 79 |
| Of those, offered a place | 79 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 334 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.5 · 2025: 0.5 · 2026: 0.5
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Wandsworth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 11 state secondary schools in Wandsworth. Higher than 98% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 62.6% | 36.8%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 10th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Wandsworth. Higher than 46% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.8% | 4.5%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Wandsworth. Higher than 31% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 11.3% | 13.5%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 7th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Wandsworth. Higher than 89% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 43.1% | 37.8%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Wandsworth. Lower than 51% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.3% | 7.1%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 8th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Wandsworth. Lower than 49% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 23.7% | 20.0%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 10th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Wandsworth. Lower than 54% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.0 | 6.7 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 9th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Wandsworth. Lower than 52% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.5% | 4.1% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.22% | 0.09% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Wandsworth. Higher than 45% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.6 | 16.3 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Wandsworth. Higher than 78% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.1 | 11.6 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 11 state secondary schools in Wandsworth. Higher than 90% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 24.2% | 15.8%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Saint John Bosco College 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 30% grade 5+ English and maths
- Thomas's Battersea 0.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Newton Preparatory School 0.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Thames Christian School 0.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 39% A*/A at A level
- Eaton House the Manor School 0.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Chelsea Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 53% grade 5+ English and maths
- Francis Holland Preparatory School 1.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Ark Bolingbroke Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 79% grade 5+ English and maths
- Thomas's Clapham 1.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Francis Holland School 1.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 71% A*/A at A level
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Harris Academy Battersea's Ofsted rating?
Harris Academy Battersea was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 31 January 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 4 October 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
How did Harris Academy Battersea do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 56% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 10 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Harris Academy Battersea?
71% of the 14 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Harris Academy Battersea to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Harris Academy Battersea oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 79 families put Harris Academy Battersea as their first choice for 172 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 79 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 140985.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.