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Harris Science Academy East London

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted
personMr Dan MacPherson
corporate_fareHARRIS FEDERATION
location_onLondon, E3 3DU
language Visit Website phone 2089812680
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Ofsted

Inadequate

Inspected 2025

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Students

554

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Attainment 8

56.9

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GCSE Rank

#3 in Newham

#368 of 3,216 nationally

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Harris Science Academy East London is a Free schools secondary school in London, serving ages 11-18. Currently rated Inadequate by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Harris Science Academy East London is a free schools in London, Newham, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of HARRIS FEDERATION. The school has approximately 441 pupils on roll, of whom 53% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 56.9, placing the school #3 in Newham and #368 of 3,216 nationally. 61.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 32.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 10 A-level subjects. 31.1% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 11.5% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.08 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2025. The school's current overall rating is Inadequate. 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 0.4× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 5.1 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

56.9

Grade 5+ E&M

61.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)32.3%
Entering EBacc66.20%
EBacc APS5.47
2024
Progress 8 Score

0.17

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

54.4

Grade 5+ E&M

-%

Entering EBacc58.60%
EBacc APS5.28
2023
Progress 8 Score

-0.45

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

49.8

Grade 5+ E&M

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Entering EBacc69%
EBacc APS4.76
2022
Progress 8 Score

-

Attainment 8

-

Grade 5+ E&M

-%

Entering EBacc-%
EBacc APS-
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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

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%
Apprenticeships0%
Employment0%
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

+0.08

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Students

23

Grade Breakdown
Achieving A*1.6%
Achieving A*–A11.5%
Achieving A*–B31.1%
VA Banding Average
Retention rate87.0%
A-level subjects offered10
2024
A-Level Value Added

-0.06

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

Students

26

Retention rate80.80%
2023
Avg Grade

D-

Students

46

Retention rate97.80%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations
S5 Inspection EIF
Not Judged
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Education
Outstanding
Behaviour
Outstanding
Development
Outstanding
Leadership
Outstanding
S8 No Formal Designation Visit EIF
Inadequate
Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour
Inadequate
Development
Inadequate
Leadership
Inadequate
None EIF
Good
Education
No Judgement
Behaviour
No Judgement
Development
No Judgement
Leadership
Good

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