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Harris Garrard Academy
Yarnton Way, Thamesmead, Erith DA18 4DW
Harris Garrard Academy is a non-selective academy. It has 145 staff (about 139 FTEs), including 75 teachers (about 74 FTEs). (See here for details of the primary school.)
Particular strengths include Assistant:teacher ratio, Pupil:teacher ratio and Staff development. Relative weaknesses include Qualified teachers and Unfilled vacancies.
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Assistant:teacher ratio: Excellent. The number of assistants per teacher is about 0.42, which is very high compared to other schools.
Pupil:teacher ratio: Excellent. The number of pupils per teacher is about 14.1, which is very low compared to other schools.
Staff development: Excellent. Reported staff development spend is £647 per teacher per year, which is very high compared to other schools.
Unfilled vacancies: Below average. The proportion of unfilled or temporarily filled teaching positions is 1%, which is quite high compared to other schools.
Qualified teachers: Poor. The proportion of qualified teachers is about 84%, which is very low compared to other schools.
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