Harris Academy Clapham Catchment Area
Harris Academy Clapham is a free s secondary school in London, Lambeth , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 891 pupils, and a capacity of 975 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11-16
Age range
891
Pupils
975
Capacity
91%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Harris Academy Clapham Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Harris Academy Clapham?
The catchment area for Harris Academy Clapham is the geographic zone Lambeth uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Lambeth publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Secondary school places at Harris Academy Clapham are allocated by Lambeth using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Lambeth before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Lambeth catchment area documents →Harris Academy Clapham: 975 places, 91% filled: nearing capacity
Harris Academy Clapham has a published admission number of 975 places. 891 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 91%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 975, Lambeth's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 61.3% of pupils at Harris Academy Clapham are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of London.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Lambeth publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Lambeth school admissions →
Harris Academy Clapham: School Information
- Full address
- Clarence Avenue, London, SW4 8LD
- Local authority
- Lambeth
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 61.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 147543
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Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Harris Academy Clapham by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Harris Academy Clapham
What is the catchment area for Harris Academy Clapham? ▾
The catchment area for Harris Academy Clapham is the geographic zone Lambeth uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Lambeth publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Harris Academy Clapham oversubscribed? ▾
Harris Academy Clapham is operating close to its capacity of 975 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Harris Academy Clapham? ▾
Admission to Harris Academy Clapham is managed by Lambeth. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Harris Academy Clapham cover? ▾
Harris Academy Clapham is a secondary school in London, Lambeth, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Harris Academy Clapham? ▾
Harris Academy Clapham was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.