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Harris Academy Chobham

Academy sponsor led · London · E20 1BD

Ages 3–18 · 2,047 pupils · Newham

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Ofsted

Not judged

Attainment 8

50.6

Overall absence

6.4%

Admissions demand

1.69 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Not judged

Inspection date

2025-05-13

Overall effectiveness
Not judged
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.16
−20+2
Attainment 850.6
English & maths grade 5+52%
English & maths grade 4+69%
EBacc entry80%

EBacc APS: 4.8

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)89%
Higher standard (RWM)9%
Avg scaled score — reading
108.0
Avg scaled score — maths
107.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
109.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence6.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)17.7%
Unauthorised1.8%
Authorised absence
4.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.7%
Enrolments in measure
1,624

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.69 · Competitive

1st preferences

189

Places offered

112

1st-preference offers

87

Total preferences (any rank)
841
Preferred offers (top 3)
112
Applications from outside LA
204
Offers to outside-LA applicants
43
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill115%

2,047 pupils · 1,780 places

Pupils on roll
2,047
Boys / girls
1,069 / 978
School capacity
1,780
Capacity fill
2,047 / 1,780 (115%)
Free school meals
42.7%
FSM pupils
727
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 3–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: HARRIS FEDERATION
Academy trust
HARRIS FEDERATION
Sponsor
Harris Federation
Headteacher
Ms Francesca Perry

Location

Address
40 Cheering Lane
Postcode
E20 1BD
Town
London
Local authority
Newham
District
Newham
Constituency
Stratford and Bow
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (all-through), Ages 3–18, in London, Newham, 2,047 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 42.7%.

Open schools in London
1846
All-through schools in London
22
Academies among open schools in London
23% (427)
Open schools in E20
2
All-through in E20
2
Open schools in Newham LA
115
All-through in Newham LA
4

Nearby all-through schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    Academy converter · All-through

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    • Absence5.3%

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Contact

Headteacher
Ms Francesca Perry
Telephone
02037476060
Website
https://www.harrischobham.org.uk/

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