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Harris Academy Greenwich

Greenwich, SE9 5EQSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Mar 2022
Progress 8
+0.35
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.4×
Oversubscribed
239 1st-choice / 175 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#749 of 3,141 nationally

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.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
AddressMiddle Park Avenue, Eltham, Greenwich, SE9 5EQ
HeadteacherGeorge McMillan
Local AuthorityGreenwich
Number of Pupils1,100
Free School Meals (FSM)30.6%
School Capacity1,100 / 1,150 (96% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Mar 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 12 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
Playing FieldsGymnasiumICT SuiteLibraryArt StudiosSwimming PoolSixth Form CentreTennis CourtsDining HallTheatreSports HallAstro Turf

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

SwimmingCricketAthleticsRugbyFootballCross CountryMartial ArtsNetball

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubOrchestraYoung EnterpriseModel United NationsDebateCodingChoirDuke of Edinburgh

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

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

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Harris Academy Greenwich has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.