Harris Academy Greenwich
96%
Capacity
1,100
Pupils
7.1x
Demand
About Harris Academy Greenwich
Harris Academy Greenwich is a school that parents clearly want, and the numbers back that up. For entry in 2025/26, the school received 1,248 applications for just 175 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 7.13. Of those, 239 families put it as their first preference, and 128 of those first-preference applicants were offered a place. That level of demand suggests a strong local reputation, and it's worth noting that the school is the nearest Outstanding-rated secondary in Greenwich, sitting 1.2 km from its closest competitor. With 1,100 pupils on a capacity of 1,150, it is running very close to full, so securing a place is competitive. The school is a mixed, non-selective state secondary for ages 11 to 18, led by headteacher George McMillan, and it operates a sixth form.
Academically, Harris Academy Greenwich performs well above the local average. Its Progress 8 score of 0.35 is significantly higher than the Greenwich local authority average of 0.1, and this places it 4th out of 15 schools in the borough. Nationally, it ranks in the top 25% of schools for progress. At GCSE, 71.3% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, and 51.1% achieved the EBacc at grade 4 or above. The school's Attainment 8 score is 49.8, and its EBacc average points score is 4.73. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, the school was rated Outstanding overall, with Outstanding marks for quality of education, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision. Behaviour and attitudes were rated Good. At A-level, the school's value-added score is -0.15, which is below average, and the average points per entry is 35.31, equivalent to a B- grade.
The school offers a broad range of facilities, including a swimming pool, theatre, sports hall, astro turf, tennis courts, and a sixth-form centre. There are extensive clubs and activities, such as the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Model UN, debating, coding, and a choir. Sports on offer include swimming, cricket, rugby, football, athletics, and martial arts. The school has a wide range of SEND provisions, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, hearing impairment, multi-sensory impairment, physical disability, and autistic spectrum disorder. This is a school that suits families who want a large, high-performing comprehensive with strong GCSE outcomes and a clear academic focus, but who are also prepared for a competitive admissions process and a school that is heavily oversubscribed.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Address | Middle Park Avenue, Eltham, Greenwich, SE9 5EQ |
| Headteacher | George McMillan |
| Local Authority | Greenwich |
| Number of Pupils | 1,100 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.6% |
| School Capacity | 1,100 / 1,150 (96% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.35)
749th of 3,141
Nationally
227th of 487
In London
4th of 15
In Greenwich
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
40.9
'22/23
36.1
'23/24
35.3
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2354%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 194 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)54%
- FE college15%
- Sixth form college12%
- Not sustained7%
- Apprenticeship6%
- Employment4%
91% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2369%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 109 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
22%
Russell Group
24%
Top-third HE
1%
Oxford / Cambridge
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)69%
- Employment21%
- Not sustained5%
- Apprenticeship3%
- Further education1%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Economics37
- Mathematics34
- Psychology29
- Chemistry24
- Biology23
- Business Studies:Single20
- Sociology18
- Government and Politics16
- Media/Film/Tv Studies16
- English Literature14
- History14
- Geography10
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
12Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
16Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed175
1,248
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
239 families put this school as their 1st choice (19% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- White British30.3%
- White (other)15.2%
- Mixed10.3%
- Asian9.9%
- Black3.3%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
12
Total schools
11
Oversubscribed
7
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Harris Academy Greenwich
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Middle Park Avenue, Eltham
Greenwich, SE9 5EQ
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