Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Outstanding

Homestall Road, London, SE22 0NROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich is a secondary school in Southwark for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 115 schools in Southwark. It ranks 8th of 20 secondary schools in Southwark. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in December 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 5 December 2023, report published 29 January 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Sixth form provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 5 December 2023

Pupils thrive at this exceptional school. They are polite, confident and hard working. Working relationships between staff and pupils are extremely positive. Staff know their pupils very well and, as a result, pupils are safe and happy in school. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They are determined that all pupils will excel. As a result, all pupils in the school achieve extremely well. Behaviour in the school is very positive. During lessons, pupils are focused, enthusiastic and committed to their learning. They are proud of their school community and support each other well. Pastoral support in the school is extremely strong. Pupils have a broad range of staff to help them if required. This includes making appointments at the school 'health hut'. Pupils have access to a wide range of extra opportunities in the school. All pupils in the lower school learn a musical instrument. They can also access a variety of clubs, including poetry and cooking. The school provides pupils with a range of sports teams. In the sixth form, all students take part in weekly enrichment opportunities. These include various sporting activities, a law society and first-aid training.

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

152 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score54.3

54.3, 8.2 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths55.9%

55.9%, 10.5 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths76.3%

76.3%, 11.5 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc89.5%

89.5%, 49 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score5.22

5.22, 1.13 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

44 students

Average point score per A level entry30.19

30.19, 4.81 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

809 pupils on roll, with places for 950

Eligible for free school meals44.1%

44.1%, 17.6 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language39.8%

39.8%, 18.2 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support7.8%

7.8%, 7 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.4%

1.4%, 4.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich0.4 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 55.5
Haberdashers' Hatcham College0.9 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 50.5
The St Thomas the Apostle College0.9 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 61.7
The Charter School East Dulwich1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 56.3
Alleyn's School1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 48.7

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
HARRIS FEDERATION
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Girls
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Ms Jo Young
Address
Homestall Road, London, SE22 0NR
Local authority
Southwark
URN
132711

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.