Harris Garrard Academy Catchment Area
Harris Garrard Academy is a academy sponsor led special school in Erith, Bexley , serving pupils aged 4–18, with 1538 pupils, and a capacity of 1780 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby special schools below.
4–18
Age range
1,538
Pupils
1,780
Capacity
86%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Harris Garrard Academy Catchment Area Information
Admission to Harris Garrard Academy follows a different process from mainstream schools. Bexley assesses each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to determine appropriate placement — catchment area does not apply in the same way as mainstream admissions.
For more information on how Bexley assesses EHCP placements and which schools are named, contact the council's SEND team directly. The council must publish its Local Offer explaining available provision.
Find Bexley catchment area documents →Harris Garrard Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Yarnton Way, Thamesmead, Erith, DA18 4DW
- Local authority
- Bexley
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Special
- Age range
- 4–18 years
- Free school meals
- 42% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 145140
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Frequently Asked Questions — Harris Garrard Academy
Is Harris Garrard Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Harris Garrard Academy has a capacity of 1780 places and currently has 1538 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bexley.
What is the admissions policy for Harris Garrard Academy? ▾
Admission to Harris Garrard Academy is managed by Bexley. 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 Garrard Academy cover? ▾
Harris Garrard Academy is a special school in Erith, Bexley, serving pupils aged 4–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Harris Garrard Academy? ▾
Harris Garrard Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.