Harris Science Academy East London, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at creating a supportive, ambitious learning environment where every pupil - especially disadvantaged pupils - is encouraged to succeed. Teachers use clever checking methods to catch gaps in understanding early, meaning pupils build learning on solid foundations. The school goes beyond academics to develop confident, kind young people through clubs, visits, debating, and leadership roles.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional curriculum design centred on the English Baccalaureate, with pupils building secure knowledge progressively
- Exemplary pupil behaviour and kindness, supported by an effective new behaviour system
- Strong personal development offer with character education, leadership opportunities, and visits to theatres and museums
- Excellent support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs
- Rapid and effective transformation of school under new leadership since September 2022
Areas for Improvement
- Sixth-form provision needs to be broadened for both academic subjects and enrichment activities to better support progression to higher education or careers
- Some subjects' published outcomes do not yet reflect the school's exceptional teaching quality, though the school is taking effective action
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with pupils feeling safe and the school successfully keeping them safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Residentials, theatre visits, museum visits, debating, public speaking, student council, leadership roles
Harris Science Academy East London is a highly ambitious school that has transformed rapidly since joining the Harris Federation in 2022, achieving outstanding results across education quality, behaviour, attitudes, and personal development. The school provides excellent support for pupils to progress successfully, with strong GCSE outcomes and a broad, ambitious curriculum.
At a Glance
47.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
106 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
21.2
Avg class size
19
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
51%
Available places
513 pupils
1,000 capacity
487 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Newham
Places available
4,545
Applications
3,943
Got 1st preference
70.5%
Got preferred school
96.6%
Secondary admissions across Newham (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.68774%
Overall absence
18.91192%
Persistent absence
386
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Harris Science Academy East London
Old Palace Primary School
Oasis School 360
Marner Primary School
St Agnes RC Primary School
Gainsborough Primary School
The Clara Grant Primary School
Carpenters Primary School
Manorfield Primary School
Stratford Manor Primary School & Nursery
Star Primary School
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