Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich

  • Primary
  • Free school
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

173 Lordship Lane, London, SE22 8HAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich is a primary school in Southwark for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 115 schools in Southwark. It ranks 8th of 62 primary schools in Southwark. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2017.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 9 May 2017, report published 12 June 2017

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 4 May 2023

Leaders have ensured that there is a strong culture of learning at the school. Leaders and teachers deliver the '3 Bee' values of respect, responsibility and resilience through all that pupils are taught and take part in. Pupils are keen to take advantage of the various leadership opportunities available to them. For example, pupils spoke with enthusiasm about being in the pupil parliament or leading as an eco-champion. They especially like how these roles give them the opportunity to represent the views of other pupils. Leaders have designed a curriculum that ensures that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), secure a detailed body of knowledge across a range of subjects. Pupils understand the rules and routines that leaders have introduced. This means that behaviour around the school and in lessons is very positive. Pupils know how they need to behave if they want to learn, and they do this. Teachers rarely need to correct behaviour. On the rare occasion that pupils lose focus, pupils are very quick to remind each other about the expectations. Leaders and teachers work closely with parents and carers, who would recommend the school highly to others. Leaders have also developed strong working relationships with the local community. For example, pupils raise funds to support local initiatives.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

37 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths89%

89%, 27 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths16%

16%, 8 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score110

110, 4 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

346 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals18.5%

18.5%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language15.9%

15.9%, 5.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10.4%

10.4%, 4.4 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.9%

2.9%, 3.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Heber Primary School0.2 milesOfsted: Good70% met the expected standard
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Good72% met the expected standard
Goose Green Primary and Nursery School0.4 milesOfsted: Good55% met the expected standard
Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School0.5 milesOfsted: OutstandingNot published
Goodrich Community Primary School0.5 milesOfsted judgements: Good59% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Free schools
Sector
Free school
Trust
HARRIS FEDERATION
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Ms Lois Longstaff
Address
173 Lordship Lane, London, SE22 8HA
Local authority
Southwark
URN
140937

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.