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
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/).
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/).
Useful links
- Absence Reporting (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar & Term Dates (calendar)
- Open Events (calendar)
- Full School Calendar (calendar)
- Term Dates 2025-26 (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
- • Half Term (other)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Graveney School (82.7)
- Kingsdale Foundation School (82.7)
- The London Oratory School (82.7)
- Alexandra Park School (82.1)
- Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School (81.8)
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
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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