Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich

About Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich

Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich holds an Ofsted Outstanding rating, confirmed as recently as 2023 when an ungraded inspection found the school 'remains Outstanding' across the board. That judgement aligns with its academic performance: 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2 in the 2023/24 academic year, comfortably above the Southwark local authority average of 68%. The school also performs well at the higher end, with 24% of pupils achieving the higher standard in all three subjects. Reading scores are particularly strong, with an average scaled score of 107 and 40% of pupils reaching the higher standard, while maths and writing also show solid higher-attainment figures of 32% and 31% respectively. This places the school 23rd out of 60 primary schools in Southwark, putting it in the top 40% locally and the top quarter nationally by its chosen ranking metric.

The school's Ofsted report from its most recent graded inspection in 2017 awarded top marks of Outstanding for overall effectiveness, leadership and management, and early years provision. The early years setting was specifically rated Outstanding, which is a strong indicator for children starting in Reception. Parent feedback from the Parent View survey (collected between September 2024 and September 2025) is generally positive: 82% of the 17 respondents would recommend the school, and strong majorities agreed that their child is happy (82% strongly agree or agree) and feels safe (88%). However, there are some mixed views on how concerns are handled, with 18% disagreeing or strongly disagreeing that concerns are dealt with properly, and 18% disagreeing that the school has high expectations for their child. The school's SEND provision received no responses in the survey, so parent opinion on that front is not available.

The school is heavily oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, it received 246 applications for just 60 places, with 41 first-preference applications and only 33 first-preference offers made. That's a ratio of 4.1 applications per place, so families should definitely list it as a first choice and have a solid backup. Facilities include a sports hall, playing fields, a gymnasium, art studios, a sensory room and a dining hall, with clubs covering coding, chess and gardening. The school supports a wide range of SEND needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, and physical disabilities. With 357 pupils against a capacity of 420, the school is not at full capacity, and 15.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. This is a strong, well-regarded option for families in East Dulwich who want a high-performing state primary with a broad curriculum and good facilities, but they'll need to be prepared for the competitive admissions process.

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