SchoolScoresHarris Academy Greenwich
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of HARRIS FEDERATION
Middle Park Avenue, Eltham, London, SE9 5EQ
020 8859 0133 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 8 March 2022.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth form | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
184 pupils in this year group.
55% — 9 points above the Greenwich average, and 10 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Greenwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 55% | 46% | 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. | 49.9 | 46.9 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.8 | 4.2 | 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.
177 pupils in this year group.
89% — 2 points below the Greenwich average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Greenwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 89% | 91% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 53% | 53% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 10% | 20% | 13% |
| Further education college | 19% | 14% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 88% | 89% |
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
117 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Greenwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B- | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 21% | 18% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 50% | 46% | 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. | 35.3 | 32.7 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
21 subjects, 343 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 52 | 12% | 33% | 40% |
| Economics | 42 | 0% | 17% | 26% |
| Business Studies:Single | 31 | 3% | 6% | 16% |
| Psychology | 29 | 3% | 17% | 19% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 23 | 0% | 9% | 24% |
| Biology | 21 | 0% | 24% | 27% |
| Chemistry | 21 | 5% | 38% | 30% |
| Sociology | 20 | 5% | 20% | 20% |
| English Literature | 18 | 6% | 17% | 23% |
| Physics | 13 | 0% | 15% | 31% |
| Government and Politics | 12 | 0% | 25% | 26% |
| Music | 10 | 0% | 20% | 29% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 9 | 11% | 11% | 38% |
| Geography | 7 | 14% | 43% | 23% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 7 | 14% | 43% | 59% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 7 | 0% | 0% | 14% |
| Drama and Theatre Studies | 6 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
| History | 6 | 0% | 50% | 23% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: French, Spanish, Turkish.
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.
111 students in this year group.
93% — 16 points above the Greenwich average, and 14 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Greenwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 93% | 77% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 4% | 7% |
| Work | 10% | 19% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 94% | 93% |
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.
109 students in this year group.
80% — 9 points above the Greenwich average, and 20 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Greenwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 80% | 71% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 30% | 17% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 82% | 80% |
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 Greenwich. 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 about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 170 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 195 |
| Of those, offered a place | 114 (58%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 1,199 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.5 · 2025: 1.4 · 2026: 1.1
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 | Greenwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 9th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Higher than 72% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 37.2% | 36.9%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 8th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Higher than 53% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.1% | 3.9%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Higher than 52% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.0% | 16.7%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language Joint 6th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Higher than 76% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 27.4% | 27.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 13th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Lower than 34% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.3% | 7.5%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 13th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Lower than 39% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 25.8% | 21.2%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 12th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Lower than 43% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 17.6 | 14.4 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 12th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Lower than 29% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.8% | 7.6% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.13% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 10th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Higher than 30% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.9 | 17.1 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 10th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Higher than 40% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.4 | 12.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 6th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Higher than 88% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 23.4% | 19.0%* | 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
- Eltham Hill School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 58% grade 5+ English and maths
- StreetVibes Media Academy 0.4 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Colfe's School 0.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 67% A*/A at A level
- Riverston School 0.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 0% A*/A at A level
- Eltham College 0.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 68% A*/A at A level
- St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 73% grade 5+ English and maths
- Thomas Tallis School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- Leigh Academy Halley 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 5 exceptional, 2 strong · 44% grade 5+ English and maths
- Trinity CofE School, Lewisham 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 7 strong · 56% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ark Greenwich Free School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 90% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Harris Academy Greenwich's Ofsted rating?
Harris Academy Greenwich was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 8 March 2022.
How did Harris Academy Greenwich do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 55% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 10 points above the England average of 45%.
Is Harris Academy Greenwich oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 195 families put Harris Academy Greenwich as their first choice for 170 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 114 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 138449.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- 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.