Harris Garrard Academy
Other · Academy sponsor led · Ages 4–18 · Erith, Bexley
Harris Garrard Academy is an other school in Erith, Bexley for ages 4–18 (academy sponsor led). Bexley has published a last distance offered for this school for Reception 2017 to 2026 entry.
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Key facts
- Address
- Yarnton Way, Thamesmead, Erith, DA18 4DW
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 4–18
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Bexley
- Pupils on roll
- 1,505 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 41.7% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.3
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade Inspected 21 April 2026
Strengths
- “Pupils are exceptionally well supported to succeed at Harris Garrard Academy.”
- “From the early years up to the end of the sixth form, pupils feel challenged and inspired by their learning.”
- “This encourages them to want to know and remember more.”
To improve
- “Leaders should continue their work to embed strategies to improve how well students learn and achieve in the post-16 provision.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 9 June 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 82% | 62% |
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 46% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 48.1 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | C- | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 43 first-preference applications, 44 offers in total, 43 offers to first-preference applicants.
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 192 first-preference applications, 150 offers in total, 125 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
Last distance offered and catchment
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- Last distance offered for Reception 2017 to 2026, as Bexley published it, drawn on the map
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Where pupils go after they leave
- Which schools pupils move on to or come from
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby other schools
Straight-line distance, in Bexley.
- Horizons Academy Bexley 0.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Cornerstone School 1.0 mi Good
- Break Through School 1.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- Woodside Academy 2.4 mi School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
- Aspire Academy 2.4 mi Good
- ADO River Valley School 2.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Park View Academy 2.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- Endeavour Academy Bexley 3.2 mi School remains Good