Harris Science Academy East London Catchment Area
Harris Science Academy East London is a free s secondary school in London, Newham , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 441 pupils, and a capacity of 1000 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-18
Age range
441
Pupils
1,000
Capacity
44%
Fill rate
Inadequate
Ofsted 2021
Harris Science Academy East London Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Harris Science Academy East London?
The catchment area for Harris Science Academy East London is the geographic zone Newham 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. Newham 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 Science Academy East London are allocated by Newham 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.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Newham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Newham catchment area documents →Harris Science Academy East London: 1000 places, 44% filled: places available
Harris Science Academy East London has a published admission number of 1000 places. 441 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 44%. At 44% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1000 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. 45.6% of pupils at Harris Science Academy East London 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.
Newham 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 Newham school admissions →
Harris Science Academy East London: School Information
- Full address
- Three Mill Lane, London, E3 3DU
- Local authority
- Newham
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Free school meals
- 45.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 149431
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Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Harris Science Academy East London 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 Science Academy East London
What is the catchment area for Harris Science Academy East London? ▾
The catchment area for Harris Science Academy East London is the geographic zone Newham 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. Newham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Harris Science Academy East London oversubscribed? ▾
Harris Science Academy East London has a capacity of 1000 places and currently has 441 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Newham.
What is the admissions policy for Harris Science Academy East London? ▾
Admission to Harris Science Academy East London is managed by Newham. 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 Science Academy East London cover? ▾
Harris Science Academy East London is a secondary school in London, Newham, 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 Science Academy East London? ▾
Harris Science Academy East London was rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.