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Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Chris Brett

corporate_fareHARRIS FEDERATION

location_onLondon, SE22 0AT

language Visit Website phone 2082995300

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2023

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Students

878

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Attainment 8

55.5

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GCSE Rank

#7 in Southwark

#437 of 3,216 nationally

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Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in London, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade.

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School Summary

Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich is an academy sponsor led in London, Southwark, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of HARRIS FEDERATION. The school has approximately 907 pupils on roll, of whom 40% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.5, placing the school #7 in Southwark and #437 of 3,216 nationally. 55.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 31.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 13 A-level subjects. 49.5% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 23.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.05 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.7× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.4:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

55.5

Grade 5+ E&M

55.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)31.2%

Entering EBacc64.10%

EBacc APS5.02

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.98

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc66.00%

EBacc APS5.02

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.73

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc65%

EBacc APS4.70

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.82

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

57.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc58%

EBacc APS4.92

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc54%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.75

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc66%

EBacc APS4.27

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.8

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc51%

EBacc APS4.46

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.05

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*3.2%

Achieving A*–A23.2%

Achieving A*–B49.5%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate95.2%

A-level subjects offered13

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.47

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate88.90%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

2022

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

28 November 2023

Inspection Report

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07 December 2011

Inspection Report

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01 December 2010

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2023-11-28

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2011-12-07

Academy First Section 5 EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

1.2%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.1%(10 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 907 pupils. During this period, there were 11 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.2%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	907	11	1.2%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	915	16	1.7%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	880	12	1.4%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	877	12	1.4%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	878	17	1.9%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	875	9	1.0%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	878	6	0.7%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	875	8	0.9%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	864	18	2.1%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	861	18	2.1%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	858	6	0.7%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	847	14	1.7%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	846	3	0.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	847	8	0.9%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	829	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	829	16	1.9%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	827	13	1.6%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	818	24	2.9%	3.1%	2
2018/19 (Spring term)	812	19	2.3%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	817	14	1.7%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	778	30	3.9%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	770	16	2.1%	3.0%	3
2017/18 (Autumn term)	765	24	3.1%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	769	22	2.9%	3.0%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	785	15	1.9%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	776	17	2.2%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 54 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 39 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 39 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 25 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 19 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils