Harris Academy Clapham

URN: 147543 • London SW4 8LD

Overview

Name
Harris Academy Clapham
URN
147543
Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
HARRIS FEDERATION
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
48.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Peter Groves (since 2025)
Telephone
02045139350
Website
Visit
Address
Clarence Avenue, London SW4 8LD

Summary

Harris Academy Clapham is a mixed secondary free school located in Lambeth, London, with a current enrolment of 891 students and a capacity of 975. Established in September 2020, the academy welcomes students aged 11 to 16 and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that supports mixed abilities. The core values of the school—Commitment, Ambition, Resilience, and Empathy—are integral to its ethos, guiding both academic and personal development.

The academy places a strong emphasis on student transition from primary to secondary education, offering tailored support to Year 7 students through dedicated transition days and a separate play area. This approach aims to ease anxieties and encourage friendship-building among new students. Enrichment clubs, ranging from athletics to debate, are available to promote skill development and social interaction, encouraging students to explore new interests.

Harris Academy Clapham actively engages with the local community and invites prospective students and parents to attend open events, providing opportunities to learn more about the school's offerings and values. The academy's focus on a supportive and enriching educational experience aims to prepare students for future success.

Key details

LA
Lambeth
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
HARRIS FEDERATION
Capacity
975
Pupils
891
Boys
479
Girls
412
FSM %
61.30
Open date
2020-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-02-03
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
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Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 891 479 412 975 61.30
2024-09-11 764 409 355 975 59.20
2023-09-11 394 212 182 975 53.80
2022-09-11 394 212 182 975 53.80
2021-09-11 193 112 81 975 52.30
2020-09-11 975

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