Harris Clapham Sixth Form, London
Harris Clapham Sixth Form is a post-16 school for pupils aged 16 to 19 in London, part of Harris Federation. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2024.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Harris Clapham Sixth Form in detail
Harris Clapham Sixth Form in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Harris Clapham Sixth Form. It is a privilege to lead an academy built on a love of learning and a belief in the transformational power of education. We serve students in Lambeth and beyond with a rigorous curriculum , expert teaching , and a community that believes every young person can achieve more than they imagine."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include STEM and debating.
Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026, an open evening on Thursday 12 November 2026, an open day on Thursday 19 November 2026 and an open day on Friday 18 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Lambeth
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
The trust
Harris Clapham Sixth Form is one of 59 schools run by Harris Federation, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 164 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 68% went on to university or other higher education, 1% to apprenticeships and 9% into work. 14% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Who goes there
39.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 35.3% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (69%), Asian (9%) and Mixed (8%).
In 2026, 12 pupils (3%) received SEN support and 1 (0.3%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is autism.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Clapham Common Underground Station, about 880 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Harris Clapham Sixth Form, 50 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Harris Clapham Sixth Form issued 108 suspensions, 28.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Source: Ofsted, further education and skills inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Harris Clapham Sixth Form excels at helping students develop both academically and personally. Teachers use proven methods to build knowledge step-by-step, with rigorous testing and feedback that helps students improve. Beyond the classroom, students thrive through leadership opportunities, enrichment activities, and guidance that prepares them exceptionally well for university and careers.
Key Strengths
- Excellent teaching with clear explanations and effective feedback that helps students transition from GCSE to sixth form study
- Outstanding curriculum design that combines demanding subject content with wider cultural perspectives and character development
- Exceptionally well-structured assessments that identify gaps in knowledge and ensure students master key concepts
- Very strong support for students with SEND, who achieve on par with or better than their peers
- Impeccable student behaviour fostered through a strong culture of respect and fairly applied rules
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Photography, mindfulness, team sports, story writing course, art course, student parliament, charity and celebration events
Harris Clapham Sixth Form is a 16-19 free school that opened in September 2021 with 384 students studying A levels, vocational courses, or a combination of both. The school has been rated Outstanding across all areas of inspection.
At a Glance
39.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)
A-Level Results
C
Average grade
28.4
Points per entry
C-
Best 3 A-Levels
3%
Achieving AAB+
Average
Value added
137
A-Level students
97%
Retention rate
2024/25 academic year
A-Level Subjects Offered
2024/25 academic year - entries by number of students
After A-Levels - Leaver Destinations
After A-Levels (Year 13) - 164 students
2023/24 data
University & Higher Education Destinations
14%
Top-third university
79%
Degree course
80%
Any L4+ destination
1%
Apprenticeships
Based on 92 students completing 16-18 study
2022/23 cohort - "Top-third" = most selective third of UK universities by student intake
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Harris Clapham Sixth Form
Record Results for Harris Clapham Sixth Form
13 Aug 2026
Recommended Reads - Check Them Out in Our Library
16 Mar 2026
Faculty Books of the Term
16 Mar 2026
Thank you, Beauty Banks!
2 Feb 2026
Maths Lecture from Imperial College London
27 Jan 2026
Year 13 Students Hear from The Politics Project
16 Dec 2025
From Harris Clapham Sixth Form's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Harris Clapham Sixth Form
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 108
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 20
- Children hurt
- 10
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 108 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 20 serious and 88 slight.
10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 7 in a vehicle or otherwise.
18 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 Lambeth is 142.5 (the median across 102 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
66%
Available places
394 pupils
600 places
206 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Lambeth council
Places available
2,111
Applications
2,198
Got 1st preference
61.4%
Got preferred school
91.2%
All secondary applications across Lambeth council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
12
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
3.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
394
Total Pupils
207
Boys
187
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
25
Teachers
15.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£64,391
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Harris Clapham Sixth Form
What is Harris Clapham Sixth Form's Ofsted rating?
Harris Clapham Sixth Form was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2024.
What is the catchment area for Harris Clapham Sixth Form?
No fixed boundary. When Harris Clapham Sixth Form is oversubscribed, Lambeth allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How big are the classes at Harris Clapham Sixth Form?
Classes at Harris Clapham Sixth Form average 15.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Harris Clapham Sixth Form?
Harris Clapham Sixth Form has around 394 pupils on roll. 39% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Harris Clapham Sixth Form?
Apply through Lambeth's coordinated admissions process, naming Harris Clapham Sixth Form on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Harris Clapham Sixth Form?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 108 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 20 serious and 88 slight. 10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 7 in a vehicle or otherwise. 18 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 Lambeth is 142.5 (the median across 102 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Harris Clapham Sixth Form?
Harris Clapham Sixth Form is at 73 Kings Avenue, London, SW4 8DX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)