What did Ofsted judge Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in May 2017 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in May 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich?

Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich has 346 pupils on roll.

What ages does Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich take?

Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich located?

Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich is located in London, SE22 8HA, Southwark.

How do I apply to Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich?

Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How are Reception places decided at Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich?

When Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children who ceased to be so because they have been adopted (or became subject to a child arrangement/residence or special guardianship order), including internationally adopted previously looked after children; 2. Exceptional medical or social need — Children who the Harris Academy Trust accepts have an exceptional medical or social need and where evidence demonstrates how Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich is the only academy that can meet the defined needs of the child; 3. Sibling — Children with a sibling already attending the school and who will still be attending on the date of admission, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Distance will be used as a tie breaker in categories 1 to 4 if there are more applicants qualifying under any of the criteria than places available. Random allocation will be used as a tie breaker if children have the same distance priority and cannot otherwise be determined.

What is the largest ethnic background at Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 36.1% of pupils at Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after / previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children who ceased to be so because they have been adopted (or became subject to a child arrangement/residence or special guardianship order), including internationally adopted previously looked after children
2Exceptional medical or social need — Children who the Harris Academy Trust accepts have an exceptional medical or social need and where evidence demonstrates how Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich is the only academy that can meet the defined needs of the child
3Sibling — Children with a sibling already attending the school and who will still be attending on the date of admission
4Staff children — Children of permanent staff employed at the academy (maximum of two places each year)
5Proximity — Admission of pupils on the basis of proximity to the school using straight line measurement from the main entrance of the school to the centre of the child’s home

If two applications tie: Distance will be used as a tie breaker in categories 1 to 4 if there are more applicants qualifying under any of the criteria than places available. Random allocation will be used as a tie breaker if children have the same distance priority and cannot otherwise be determined.

Summary of oversubscription criteria; document states 'contact the school for full criteria'.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in May 2017 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in May 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich?: Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich has 346 pupils on roll.
What ages does Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich take?: Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich located?: Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich is located in London, SE22 8HA, Southwark.
How do I apply to Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich?: Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich?: When Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children who ceased to be so because they have been adopted (or became subject to a child arrangement/residence or special guardianship order), including internationally adopted previously looked after children; 2. Exceptional medical or social need — Children who the Harris Academy Trust accepts have an exceptional medical or social need and where evidence demonstrates how Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich is the only academy that can meet the defined needs of the child; 3. Sibling — Children with a sibling already attending the school and who will still be attending on the date of admission, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Distance will be used as a tie breaker in categories 1 to 4 if there are more applicants qualifying under any of the criteria than places available. Random allocation will be used as a tie breaker if children have the same distance priority and cannot otherwise be determined.
What is the largest ethnic background at Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 36.1% of pupils at Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after / previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children who ceased to be so because they have been adopted (or became subject to a child arrangement/residence or special guardianship order), including internationally adopted previously looked after children
2Exceptional medical or social need — Children who the Harris Academy Trust accepts have an exceptional medical or social need and where evidence demonstrates how Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich is the only academy that can meet the defined needs of the child
3Sibling — Children with a sibling already attending the school and who will still be attending on the date of admission
4Staff children — Children of permanent staff employed at the academy (maximum of two places each year)
5Proximity — Admission of pupils on the basis of proximity to the school using straight line measurement from the main entrance of the school to the centre of the child’s home

Summary of oversubscription criteria; document states 'contact the school for full criteria'.

Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in May 2017 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in May 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich?: Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich has 346 pupils on roll.
What ages does Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich take?: Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich located?: Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich is located in London, SE22 8HA, Southwark.
How do I apply to Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich?: Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich?: When Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children who ceased to be so because they have been adopted (or became subject to a child arrangement/residence or special guardianship order), including internationally adopted previously looked after children; 2. Exceptional medical or social need — Children who the Harris Academy Trust accepts have an exceptional medical or social need and where evidence demonstrates how Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich is the only academy that can meet the defined needs of the child; 3. Sibling — Children with a sibling already attending the school and who will still be attending on the date of admission, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Distance will be used as a tie breaker in categories 1 to 4 if there are more applicants qualifying under any of the criteria than places available. Random allocation will be used as a tie breaker if children have the same distance priority and cannot otherwise be determined.
What is the largest ethnic background at Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 36.1% of pupils at Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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