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Harris Academy Clapham

Lambeth, SW4 8LDSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2023
Progress 8
No data
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
101 1st-choice / 160 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Harris Academy Clapham

Harris Academy Clapham is a mixed state secondary in Lambeth that currently educates 891 pupils against a capacity of 975, meaning it is not yet full but clearly in high demand. For the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 416 applications for 160 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.6, with 101 first-preference offers made. This level of competition signals strong local confidence. The school’s intake is notably diverse in socio-economic terms: 61.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure well above the national average and indicative of the community it serves in inner London. The school is non-religious and has no sixth form, so pupils leave at 16. Headteacher David Astin leads a school that Ofsted rated Good overall in its most recent graded inspection in February 2023, with personal development judged Outstanding — a standout finding that suggests the school places particular emphasis on character and wider skills.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressClarence Avenue, 33 Clarence Avenue, Clapham, London, Lambeth, SW4 8LD
HeadteacherDavid Astin
Local AuthorityLambeth
Number of Pupils891
Free School Meals (FSM)61.3%
School Capacity891 / 975 (91% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 28 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
Sixth Form CentreArt StudiosScience LabsPlaying FieldsAstro TurfSports HallICT SuiteMusic RoomsLibraryDining Hall

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

FootballGymnasticsRugbyNetballTennisAthleticsMartial ArtsRounders

Clubs & Activities

DebateModel United NationsOrchestraChoirNewspaperDuke of EdinburghDramaBook ClubChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Harris Academy Clapham has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.