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Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich is an academy sponsor led secondary school in London, Southwark , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 837 pupils, and a capacity of 950 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-18

Age range

837

Pupils

950

Capacity

88%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2023

Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich?

The catchment area for Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich is the geographic zone Southwark 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. Southwark publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Southwark. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Southwark before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Southwark catchment area documents →

Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich: 950 places, 88% filled: places available

Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich has a published admission number of 950 places. 837 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 88%. At 88% full, the school currently has headroom below its 950 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 43.4% of pupils at Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich 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.

Southwark 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 Southwark school admissions →

Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich: School Information

Full address
Homestall Road, London, SE22 0NR
Local authority
Southwark
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Gender
Girls
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
43.4% of pupils
DfE URN
132711

Other Secondary Schools in London

If Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich

What is the catchment area for Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich?

The catchment area for Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich is the geographic zone Southwark 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. Southwark publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich oversubscribed?

Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich has a capacity of 950 places and currently has 837 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Southwark.

What is the admissions policy for Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich?

Admission to Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich is managed by Southwark. 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 Girls' Academy East Dulwich cover?

Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich is a secondary school in London, Southwark, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich?

Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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