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
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.
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.
Useful links
- @HAClaphamSixth (other)
- @HarrisFed (other)
- #Enrichment (other)
- #EverythingIsPossible (other)
- #FutureEngineer (other)
- #ProudtobePeckham (other)
- #STEM (other)
- Academy Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- @HarrisClapham (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
- 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
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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