Harris Garrard Academy
Harris Garrard Academy is an all-through school (Academy sponsor led), ages 4–18, in Erith, DA18, in the Bexley council area. It has 1,505 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (21 April 2026): Report card: Exceptional in 3 areas, Strong standard in 4 areas, Expected standard in 1 area.
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Ofsted
Report card: Exceptional in 3 areas, Strong standard in 4 areas, Expected standard in 1 area — inspected 21 April 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Strong standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Exceptional |
Achievement | Strong standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Strong standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Exceptional |
Early years | Exceptional |
Post 16 | Expected standard |
Leadership and governance | Strong standard |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 82 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 18 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 56 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 | 0.54 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 48.1 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 46.2 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 210 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 26.82 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | C- | 2024/25 |
A level students | 68 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,505 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 41.7% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 32.8% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 16.51% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 2.86% | 2024/25 |