Harris Science Academy East London
URN: 149431 • London E3 3DU
Overview
- Name
- Harris Science Academy East London
- URN
- 149431
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Trust
- HARRIS FEDERATION
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 32.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Dan MacPherson (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 02089812680
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Three Mill Lane, London E3 3DU
Summary
Harris Science Academy East London is a mixed secondary free school located in Newham, London, with a current enrolment of 441 pupils and a capacity of 1,000. The academy is committed to fostering academic excellence and community engagement, aiming to become one of the top-performing schools in the UK. Under the leadership of Principal Dan MacPherson, the school emphasizes high expectations and support for all students, encouraging them to become leaders in their chosen fields.
The curriculum at Harris Science Academy focuses on a broad range of subjects, with notable success in GCSE results. In 2024, 99% of students achieved a grade 4 or above in English or maths, significantly exceeding the national average. The school also offers a robust support system, including an anonymous reporting tool for students and additional help from teachers, ensuring that all pupils receive the guidance they need to succeed.
The academy prides itself on its inclusive community, where students are encouraged to support one another. This nurturing environment has been highlighted by individual success stories, showcasing the dedication of both students and staff in achieving academic goals. Harris Science Academy East London continues to strive for excellence while fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration among its pupils.
The curriculum at Harris Science Academy focuses on a broad range of subjects, with notable success in GCSE results. In 2024, 99% of students achieved a grade 4 or above in English or maths, significantly exceeding the national average. The school also offers a robust support system, including an anonymous reporting tool for students and additional help from teachers, ensuring that all pupils receive the guidance they need to succeed.
The academy prides itself on its inclusive community, where students are encouraged to support one another. This nurturing environment has been highlighted by individual success stories, showcasing the dedication of both students and staff in achieving academic goals. Harris Science Academy East London continues to strive for excellence while fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration among its pupils.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- 11 December 2024HSAEL in top 25 schools in UK for improvementThe provisional England school performance tables have confirmed the very pleasing progress we have made as an organisation over the past two years. In September 2022, outcomes at the then East (sen)
- 14 August 2025Harris Science Academy East London A Level Results soar again: An improvement of 2 grades in 2 years.Year 13 students at Harris Science Academy East London are today celebrating another record year of outstanding A Level results. For the sec (sen)
- 21 August 2025GCSE celebrations as Year 11 raise the bar once again!Students at Harris Science Academy East London are celebrating another year of record-breaking results. With a commitment to helping every child to becoming a leader in their chosen (sen)
- 30 October 2023HSAEL in top 3% of most improved schoolsThe release of school and college comparison data in October has confirmed Harris Science Academy’s place as one of the most improved academies in the UK. Thanks to support from the Harris Feder (sen)
- Inclusion (SEND, Equalities) (sen)
- Academy Calendar (What's On) (calendar)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Culture and Diversity calendar (calendar)
- 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
- Newham
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- HARRIS FEDERATION
- Capacity
- 1000
- Pupils
- 441
- Boys
- 267
- Girls
- 174
- FSM %
- 45.60
- Open date
- 2022-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 441 | 267 | 174 | 1000 | 45.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 448 | 277 | 171 | 1000 | 40.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1000 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1000 |
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