Harris Academy Battersea

URN: 140985 • London SW11 5AP

Overview

Name
Harris Academy Battersea
URN
140985
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Trust
HARRIS FEDERATION
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
54.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Charlie Comerford (since 2023)
Previous head
Peter Groves
Telephone
02076220026
Website
Visit
Address
401 Battersea Park Road, London SW11 5AP

Summary

Harris Academy Battersea is a mixed secondary academy located in Wandsworth, London, with a current enrollment of 895 students and a capacity of 1,150. The academy prioritises both academic and personal development, aiming to equip students with essential qualifications and core values such as knowledge, resilience, and integrity. The Head of Academy, Steven Hinz, emphasises the importance of high standards in uniform, attendance, and attitude to learning to foster student success.

The curriculum at Harris Academy Battersea is designed to challenge and engage students, with a strong focus on academic achievement complemented by extracurricular activities. Recent events have included participation in the Royal Institution Youth Summit and opportunities for students to visit prestigious institutions like Oxford University, enhancing their educational experience and aspirations.

The academy also fosters a sense of community and student voice through initiatives like the Student Leadership Team and various clubs. With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (56.40%), Harris Academy Battersea is committed to providing support and resources to ensure all students thrive in a nurturing environment. For more information, visit their website at [harrisbattersea.org.uk](http://www.harrisbattersea.org.uk/).

Key details

LA
Wandsworth
Age range
11 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
HARRIS FEDERATION
Capacity
1150
Pupils
895
Boys
485
Girls
410
FSM %
56.40
Open date
2014-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-10-04
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
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Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 895 485 410 1150 56.40
2024-09-11 924 510 414 1150 50.90
2023-09-11 1117 575 542 1150 45.40
2022-09-11 1117 575 542 1150 45.40
2021-09-11 1071 545 526 1150 42.80
2020-09-11 1003 508 495 1150 37.90

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