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Harris Academy Chobham

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

personMs Francesca Perry

corporate_fareHARRIS FEDERATION

location_onLondon, E20 1BD

language Visit Website phone 2037476060

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2025

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Students

2,041

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Attainment 8

49.5

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GCSE Rank

#11 in Newham

#1,002 of 3,216 nationally

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Harris Academy Chobham is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in London, serving ages 3-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade.

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School Summary

Harris Academy Chobham is an academy sponsor led in London, Newham, admitting pupils aged 3-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of HARRIS FEDERATION. The school has approximately 2,044 pupils on roll, of whom 46% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.5, placing the school #11 in Newham and #1,002 of 3,216 nationally. 46.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 21.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

In 2025, 85% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined, with 6% achieving the higher standard. The school ranks #13 of 20 primaries in Newham and #650 of 3,216 nationally.

The sixth form offers 18 A-level subjects. 52.1% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 22.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.19 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2025. 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 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 21.5:1. There are 2 teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 2.4 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

49.5

Grade 5+ E&M

46.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)21.8%

Entering EBacc71.90%

EBacc APS4.65

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.16

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc79.90%

EBacc APS4.76

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc90%

EBacc APS4.99

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.18

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc92%

EBacc APS5.08

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc87%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.4

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc86%

EBacc APS5.18

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc82%

EBacc APS4.79

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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

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

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

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

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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

-0.19

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

127

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*4.5%

Achieving A*–A22.2%

Achieving A*–B52.1%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate96.1%

A-level subjects offered18

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.19

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

117

Retention rate93.20%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

118

Retention rate97.50%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

118

Retention rate99.2%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

85%

LA 74%

Reading92% LA 81%

Writing92% LA 80%

Maths89% LA 82%

Read SS

108

Maths SS

106

GPS SS

105

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

89%

LA 73%England 61%

Reading91% LA 81% · Eng 74%

Writing96% LA 80% · Eng 72%

Maths94% LA 83% · Eng 73%

Read SS

108

Maths SS

107

GPS SS

109

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

71%

LA 69%England 60%

Reading74% LA 78% · Eng 73%

Writing88% LA 78% · Eng 71%

Maths84% LA 81% · Eng 73%

Read SS

107

Maths SS

107

GPS SS

109

Progress (0 = national avg)

-0.8

Read

LA 0.7

-2.1 to 0.6

3.0

Write

LA 1.4

1.7 to 4.2

0.7

Maths

LA 2.1

-0.6 to 1.9

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

82%

LA 74%England 65%

Reading82% LA 79% · Eng 73%

Writing90% LA 83% · Eng 78%

Maths94% LA 85% · Eng 79%

Read SS

106

Maths SS

108

GPS SS

111

Progress (0 = national avg)

1.1

Read

LA 1.8

-0.2 to 2.4

2.1

Write

LA 2.0

0.9 to 3.3

1.6

Maths

LA 2.6

0.5 to 2.8

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

80%

LA 76%

Reading80% LA 82%

Writing91% LA 85%

Maths96% LA 86%

Read SS

106

Maths SS

107

GPS SS

111

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

LA 1.8

0.7 to 3.3

4.1

Write

LA 2.1

2.9 to 5.3

3.7

Maths

LA 3.5

2.6 to 4.8

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

13 May 2025

Inspection Report

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18 June 2015

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2025-05-13

S5 Inspection EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2015-06-18

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

2.8%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.3%(46 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 2,044 pupils. During this period, there were 58 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.8%, 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)	2,044	58	2.8%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	2,050	41	2.0%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	2,049	76	3.7%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	2,056	137	6.7%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	2,057	100	4.9%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	2,045	44	2.2%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	2,041	34	1.7%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	2,051	40	2.0%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	2,033	41	2.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	2,042	61	3.0%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	2,032	38	1.9%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,971	20	1.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,965	3	0.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,945	28	1.4%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,894	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,894	17	0.9%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,892	26	1.4%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,913	36	1.9%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,916	34	1.8%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,907	48	2.5%	3.8%	2
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,872	91	4.9%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,881	71	3.8%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,876	76	4.1%	3.7%	3
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,763	76	4.3%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,763	47	2.7%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,757	49	2.8%	3.1%	3

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.

Specific Learning Difficulty 64 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 62 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 60 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 34 pupils

Physical Disability 19 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 7 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

94.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

95.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

28.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree56%

agree39%

disagree6%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree61%

agree33%

disagree6%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree39%

agree22%

strongly disagree6%

not applicable33%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree56%

agree39%

strongly disagree6%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree56%

agree39%

strongly disagree6%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree44%

agree50%

strongly disagree6%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree67%

agree28%

strongly disagree6%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree78%

agree11%

disagree11%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree50%

agree33%

strongly disagree6%

don't know11%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes94%

no6%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Primary Admission Trends

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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