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Harris Garrard Academy
Goodgraded 17/11/2021Ages 4–181,538 pupilsFaithNone
Harris Garrard Academy is an all-through school for pupils aged 4 to 18 in Erith, within the Bexley local authority. The school has around 1,538 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 17/11/2021, Harris Garrard Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.6), an average Attainment 8 score of 48 and 47% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing schools in Erith can view Harris Garrard Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 17/11/2021. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points7 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)81%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)11%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score107
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score106
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 848.1
England avg 45.1 · was 47.5 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.6
Grade 5+ English & maths46%
England avg 45% · was 46% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths63%
England avg 65% · was 64% in 2023/24
EBacc entry68%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.3
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)C-
APS per entry 26.8
A-level grade (best 3)C-
APS best 3: 27.2
AAB or better7%
Retention97%
Value added-0.20
Below average · 95% CI -0.3 to -0.1
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake41.7%
Free school meals41.7%
England avg 26.3%
English not first language32.8%
England avg 18.6%
Places filled85%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.0%
Attendance93.0%
England avg 93.5%
Pupils per teacher20.4
England avg 19.6
Persistent absence19.2%
England avg 17.5%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Erith
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