How many pupils does Harris Garrard Academy have?

Harris Garrard Academy has 1,538 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Harris Garrard Academy's Ofsted rating?

Harris Garrard Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 November 2021).

How does Harris Garrard Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Harris Garrard Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.2 in 2025/26.

How does Harris Garrard Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

82% of pupils at Harris Garrard Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Harris Garrard Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Harris Garrard Academy is part of HARRIS FEDERATION.

Where is Harris Garrard Academy?

Harris Garrard Academy is located at Yarnton Way, Erith, Bexley, DA18 4DW.

Harris Garrard Academy

Yarnton Way, Erith, Bexley, DA18 4DW

Good

Inspected 17 November 2021

Good

Ofsted

49.2

Attainment 8

All-through

Phase

4–18

Ages

1,538

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Harris Garrard Academy

Harris Garrard Academy is an academy sponsor led in Erith, Bexley, England, for pupils aged 4–18. It has 1,538 pupils on roll. It is part of HARRIS FEDERATION. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 November 2021) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.2 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 41.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 32.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Bexley →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: All-through
Age Range: Ages 4–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,538 / 1,780 (86%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 17 November 2021

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

41.7%

Free school meals

32.8%

EAL

2.9%

SEN support

16.5%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

49.2

Attainment 8

194 pupils

46.4%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

67%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C-

A-level average grade

58 students

6.9%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

58%

To higher education

To top-third universities

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

82%

Expected standard (RWM)

18%

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

105

Avg maths score

Where pupils go next

89%

Sustained destination

86%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

6.8%

Overall absence

17.7%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

81.87

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -3.0 vs 2023/24

21.7

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.3 vs 2023/24

33.34

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.1 vs 2023/24

£51,929

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 24% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,294 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -2.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,996

Spend per pupil

£8,336

Income per pupil

61%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Yarnton Way, Erith, Bexley, DA18 4DW
Phone: 02083204800
Head Teacher: Wayne Barnett
Website: www.Harrisgarrard.org.uk

Academy Trust

HARRIS FEDERATION →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Harris Garrard Academy?: Harris Garrard Academy is an academy sponsor led in Erith, Bexley, England, for pupils aged 4–18.
How many pupils does Harris Garrard Academy have?: Harris Garrard Academy has 1,538 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Harris Garrard Academy's Ofsted rating?: Harris Garrard Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 November 2021).
How does Harris Garrard Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Harris Garrard Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.2 in 2025/26.
How does Harris Garrard Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 82% of pupils at Harris Garrard Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Harris Garrard Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Harris Garrard Academy is part of HARRIS FEDERATION.
Where is Harris Garrard Academy?: Harris Garrard Academy is located at Yarnton Way, Erith, Bexley, DA18 4DW.