Harris Science Academy East London

Ofsted found that pupils with SEND are supported to learn the curriculum well

“Pupils with SEND are supported to learn the curriculum well.”

The academy has a SEND team led by a named SENCo, supported by higher-level teaching assistants, teaching assistants, apprentices and specialist external agencies.

“The SENCo is supported by an able team of higher-level teaching assistants, teaching assistants, apprentices and specialist external agencies.”

Ofsted highlighted the school's attention to supporting every pupil as an individual and nurturing their future ambitions

“One of the exceptional strengths of this school is the attention and care put into supporting every pupil as an individual and nurturing their future ambitions.”

Behaviour and pastoral approach described as exemplary by Ofsted, with structured interventions to support students.

“Behaviour in lessons and around the school is exemplary. Pupils are kind.”

Best progress from GCSE likely in Newham and Tower Hamlets

“with the progress made from GCSE likely to be the best in Newham and Tower Hamlets”

Small sixth form offers small class sizes and specialist support

“gives you the benefit of small class sizes and specialist support.”

Sixth form offers small class sizes

“gives you the benefit of small class sizes and specialist support”

Sixth form personal development includes a bi-weekly lecture series on specialist subjects beyond the A-level curriculum.

“A bi-weekly lecture on a specialist subject beyond the A-level curriculum”

Students undertake Breadth Studies across pathways (Technology/Computer Science, Languages and Culture, Humanities, Statistics/data) which feeds into an EPQ worth half an A-level.

“They then apply knowledge learnt about this field into an EPQ (worth half an A-level) drawing links between a topic of their interest and the breadth studies subject assigned.”

Ofsted noted the school's high expectations cultivate a highly positive learning environment

“The school's high expectations are well-understood by all and cultivate a highly positive learning environment.”

Ofsted described behaviour as exemplary and pupils as kind

“Behaviour in lessons and around the school is exemplary. Pupils are kind.”

Ofsted rated the school's Sixth Form provision as 'Good' in the June 2025 inspection

“Sixth Form: Good”

Sixth form is capped at just 50 places per year

“The HSAEL sixth form is deliberately small, with just 50 places available each year.”

General admissions require Grade 5 in English and Maths GCSE, with Grade 6 required for specific A-level subjects

“Grade 5 English (Language or Literature) and Maths.”

Applicants fill in an online form for entry consideration

“Please fill in the online form to be considered for entry (internal and external candidates).”

Students get 2 hours of Leadership Development Time a fortnight to develop leadership skills and complete UCAS applications, plus interview coaching and careers advisor meetings.

“2 hours of LDT time a fortnight to develop leadership skills and complete UCAS applications.”

Post-sixth-form destinations tracked at 89% in 2025 (not available in 2024)

“Destinations | Not available | 89%”

Academy awarded 'Outstanding' overall by Ofsted in June 2025 inspection

“we have been awarded an 'Outstanding' in our Ofsted Inspection in June 2025”

88% of students achieved A*-C in economics, 7% above the national average

“88% of students securing A\*-C in economics, 7% above last year’s national average.”