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Harris Garrard Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,480 boys and girls aged between 4 and 18. (See here for details of the primary school.) In November 2021 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Harris Federation. (Other schools in this trust include Harris Academy Falconwood, Harris Academy Rainham, Harris Academy Riverside, Harris Academy Greenwich and Harris Academy Ockendon.)
Particular strengths include Disadvantaged pupils, Admissions, Progress and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Destinations.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is about average.
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is roughly average.
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Attainment: About average. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is about average, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates are roughly average and the incidence of persistent absence is quite high.
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
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