Harris Garrard Academy

URN: 145140 • Erith DA18 4DW

Overview

Name
Harris Garrard Academy
URN
145140
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
All-through
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Trust
HARRIS FEDERATION
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
53.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Wayne Barnett (since 2025)
Telephone
02083204800
Website
Visit
Address
Yarnton Way, Erith DA18 4DW

Summary

Harris Garrard Academy is an all-through academy located in Erith, Bexley, accommodating students from reception through to sixth form. With a current enrolment of 1,538 pupils and a capacity of 1,780, the academy aims to provide a supportive and ambitious learning environment. The school is committed to fostering a culture where education can transform lives, guided by Head of Academy Kristen Gringeri and Executive Principal Wayne Barnett.

The academy offers a diverse curriculum designed to meet the needs of all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Harris Garrard Academy actively engages with the community, hosting events such as the Local Offer Live for SEND students and workshops focused on mental health support for parents and caregivers.

In addition to academic pursuits, the school emphasizes extracurricular activities, including sports and music, to promote holistic development. The academy's commitment to inclusivity is reflected in its 42% of pupils eligible for free school meals, ensuring that all students have access to quality education and resources.

Key details

LA
Bexley
Age range
4 - 18
Boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
HARRIS FEDERATION
Capacity
1780
Pupils
1538
Boys
833
Girls
705
FSM %
42.00
Open date
2017-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-11-18
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1538 833 705 1780 42.00
2024-09-11 1484 795 689 1780 38.70
2023-09-11 1430 741 689 1780 34.60
2022-09-11 1430 741 689 1780 34.60
2021-09-11 1378 699 679 1780 32.30
2020-09-11 1295 646 649 1780 26.20

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