Harris Academy Chobham, London
Harris Academy Chobham is an all-through school for pupils aged 3 to 18 in London, part of Harris Federation. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2026 GCSE results were the 93rd-highest of the 266 schools in London with published results, and 581st of 3,298 across England. It was 98% full in 2025.
- GCSE results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2015)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
- Progress (2024)
- Above average
Year 7 offers for September 2027: Monday 1 March 2027
Applications closed on 31 October. Late applications are still accepted but considered after on-time ones.
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 75 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Newham (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 1 Nov 2026
Harris Academy Chobham in detail
Harris Academy Chobham in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Above all, I would highly recommend you arranging a visit to see the academy in action as it is hard to communicate our spirit to you in person."
The school runs after-school care, from £4.00 per day.
Coming up: an open day on Thursday 26 November 2026 at 1.30pm, an open day on Thursday 3 December 2026 at 1.30pm, an open day on Thursday 10 December 2026 at 1.30pm and an open day on Thursday 7 January 2027 at 1.30pm. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Newham
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2026, pupils at Harris Academy Chobham averaged an Attainment 8 score of 53.8, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 50.6 in Newham and 47 across England.
58% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 54% in Newham and 47% in England.
That is up from 49.5 in 2025.
Its most recent Progress 8 score, for 2024, was 0.16: pupils made above average progress compared with pupils nationally who started secondary school at the same level. Progress 8 was not published for 2026.
Disadvantaged pupils averaged an Attainment 8 of 49.7, against 57.6 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 7.9 points.
Pupils sat GCSEs in 22 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Combined Science, Geography and Business Studies.
Getting a place at Harris Academy Chobham
For September 2026 entry, 122 families put Harris Academy Chobham as their first choice and 656 named it as one of their preferences, for 113 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 39 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Harris Academy Chobham
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Harris Academy Chobham are Sarah Bonnell School (0.7 miles, Good, Attainment 8 51.3); Oasis School 21 (0.9 miles, Requires improvement, Attainment 8 47.3); Bobby Moore Academy (0.9 miles, Good, Attainment 8 41.2); and Buxton School (1.1 miles, Good, Attainment 8 48.6).
Harris Academy Chobham's 2026 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Sarah Bonnell SchoolOasis School 21Bobby Moore AcademyBuxton School
The trust
Harris Academy Chobham is one of 59 schools run by Harris Federation, an academy trust.
Across the trust's secondary schools, pupils averaged an Attainment 8 score of 50.5 in 2024/25.
What parents say
180 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Harris Academy Chobham (as of September 2025): 88% would recommend the school, 91% say their child is happy there and 67% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child does well at the school (94%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (67%).
Where pupils go next
Of the 209 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 92% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 18% to a further education college and 1% to an apprenticeship.
Of the 157 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 60% went on to university or other higher education, 5% to apprenticeships and 16% into work. 23% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Who goes there
42% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 62.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (35%), Black (27%) and Mixed (14%).
In 2026, 212 pupils (10.4%) received SEN support and 63 (3.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest DLR station is Stratford International DLR, about 360 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Sir Ludwig Guttmann Health Centre, 100 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Harris Academy Chobham issued 144 suspensions, 7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 2 permanent exclusions.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Harris Academy Chobham are Colegrave Primary School (0.4 miles), Downsell Primary School (0.5 miles), St Francis' Catholic Primary School (0.6 miles) and Maryland Primary School (0.6 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.
Colegrave Primary SchoolDownsell Primary SchoolSt Francis' Catholic Primary SchoolMaryland Primary School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Newham published that the last place for 2024 entry went to a family 2.937 miles away (straight line). The cut-off moves every year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from June 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school excels at creating a joyful learning environment where children develop strong academic knowledge from their earliest years. The outstanding teaching of reading, combined with a broad curriculum that includes languages and extensive enrichment activities, ensures pupils are well-rounded and excited about learning. Strong behaviour, high attendance and excellent support for all learners - including those with SEND - make this a school where every child can thrive.
Key Strengths
- Exceptionally strong early reading teaching with systematic phonics from Reception - children become confident, fluent readers
- Broad and ambitious curriculum including Mandarin from Year 1 and high take-up of English Baccalaureate
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND - needs identified quickly and learning activities adapted successfully
- Strong focus on developing vocabulary and spoken language across all phases
- Extensive range of clubs, trips and wider learning opportunities including free music lessons and whole-school band
Areas for Improvement
- Sixth-form students do not access as many opportunities to develop talents and interests compared to younger pupils in the school
- A-level outcomes in the sixth form are not currently as high as the rest of the school
- Limited personal development opportunities specifically for sixth-form students
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Coding, photography, drama, cooking, free music lessons, whole-school band, trips to museums and theatres, London landmarks visits, work experience for sixth-form students
Harris Academy Chobham is an all-through school where pupils thrive and achieve highly across early years, primary and secondary phases. The school provides excellent education with strong foundations from early years through to sixth form, though A-level outcomes are not yet as high as the rest of the school.
At a Glance
42.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
180 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
Academic year 2025/26GCSE Results
2025/26 academic year
Progress 8 has declined from 0.37 to 0.16 (2023 to 2024). Attainment 8 has improved from 53.5 to 53.8 (2023 to 2026). GCSE English & Maths 5+ has remained stable at around 58% (2023 to 2026).
Performance by Group
| Group | Progress 8 | Attainment 8 | Eng+Maths 5+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| All pupils | - | 53.8 | 58.1% |
| Disadvantaged(101) | - | 49.7 | 53.5% |
| Not known to be disadvantaged(109) | - | 57.6 | 62.4% |
| Boys(106) | - | 50.3 | 52.8% |
| Girls(104) | - | 57.4 | 63.5% |
Show more breakdowns (2)
| Known or believed to be other than English(139) | - | 56.0 | 61.2% |
| Non mobile(200) | - | 54.9 | 59.5% |
2025/26 academic year - DfE performance tables data
GCSE Subjects Offered
+ 2 more subjects
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
After GCSEs - Leaver Destinations
After GCSEs (Year 11) - 209 students
2023/24 data
Exclusions & Suspensions
2
Permanent exclusions
0.10%
Exclusion rate
144
Suspensions
7.05%
Suspension rate
84 pupils received one or more suspensions out of 2,044 pupils
2024/25 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
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26 Aug 2025
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21 Aug 2025
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14 Aug 2025
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3 Apr 2025
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Social & online
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Harris Academy Chobham.
- Znaniye Russian School ChobhamAt the school · Not yet graded
- Stepping Stones ChildcareAt the school · Not yet graded
- Premier@ChobhamAt the school · Not yet graded
- School Friend Clubs @ Colegrave590m away · Not yet graded
Nurseries
The nearest nurseries and pre-schools to Harris Academy Chobham, with their latest published grades:
- Ali's Academy - Pre-school, under 0.1 miles
- Little Bear's 3 Ltd - Day nursery, under 0.1 milesOfsted, 14 May 2024: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
- Little Knuckles Nursery - Day nursery, 0.1 milesOfsted, 19 December 2022: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
- N Family Club Stratford - Day nursery, 0.2 milesOfsted, 9 March 2023: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
- Bright Little Stars Nursery - Day nursery, 0.3 milesOfsted, 13 August 2025: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Harris Academy Chobham from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Harris Academy Chobham is in Newham; for families living there:
Apply to Newham for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 88
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 15
- Children hurt
- 9
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 88 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 15 serious and 73 slight.
9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 3 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
13 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Newham is 110 (the median across 113 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight are DfT estimates (severity adjustment). Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Harris Academy Chobham
Will you get a place at Harris Academy Chobham?
Newham published that the last place at Harris Academy Chobham offered on distance for 2024 entry went to a family 2.94 miles away. For 2026 entry it had 122 first choices for 113 places. The report sets your home postcode against these figures.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
2,005 pupils
2,040 places
35 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Across Newham council
Places available
4,792
Applications
3,682
Got 1st preference
74.5%
Got preferred school
97.5%
All secondary applications across Newham council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Future places in the local planning area
DfE estimates the Stratford East Village planning area (Newham) will have 794 spare primary places in 2027/28.
DfE estimates the Newham Secondary planning area (Newham) will have 3,119 spare secondary places in 2027/28.
Source: Department for Education, School capacity: Academic year 2024/25 (published 19 March 2026), estimates of future school place demand by planning area. Council pupil forecasts against reported places, counting places councils and DfE plan to add or remove; rounded to whole places. Explore Education Statistics
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
212
SEN Support
63
EHC Plans
13.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
2,047
Total Pupils
1,069
Boys
978
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
112
Teachers
18.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£61,009
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,739
Per pupil
£14183k
Total funding
£884k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.4%
Overall absence
17.1%
Persistent absence
1,632
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Harris Academy Chobham
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Questions parents ask about Harris Academy Chobham
What are GCSE results like at Harris Academy Chobham?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Harris Academy Chobham achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.8. 58% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Harris Academy Chobham's Ofsted rating?
Harris Academy Chobham's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2025, was ungraded. At its last graded inspection, in June 2015, it was rated Outstanding.
How close to Harris Academy Chobham do you need to live?
Newham published for September 2024 entry that the last place offered at Harris Academy Chobham on distance went to a family 2.937 miles away.
Is it hard to get a place at Harris Academy Chobham?
Harris Academy Chobham was close to full in 2025, at 98% of its 2040 places.
How big are the classes at Harris Academy Chobham?
Classes at Harris Academy Chobham average 25.6 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Harris Academy Chobham?
Harris Academy Chobham has around 2047 pupils on roll. 42% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Harris Academy Chobham?
6.4% of sessions were missed at Harris Academy Chobham in 2024/25. 17.1% of pupils were persistently absent.
Does Harris Academy Chobham have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs at the school: Znaniye Russian School Chobham (registered, not yet graded), Stepping Stones Childcare (registered, not yet graded) and Premier@Chobham (registered, not yet graded). There is another within a kilometre.
How many road collisions happen near Harris Academy Chobham?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 88 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 15 serious and 73 slight. 9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 3 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 13 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Newham is 110 (the median across 113 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Harris Academy Chobham?
Harris Academy Chobham is at 40 Cheering Lane, London, E20 1BD.
Sources: Newham admissions booklet; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)