Ofsted
In 2023, Ofsted visited the Academy and judged us as remaining "Outstanding".
Since opening in 2014 and our first full inspection in 2018 during which the Academy was judged to be Outstanding in all areas, Harris Academy Battersea has sought to provide an outstanding, truly comprehensive and inclusive education in the heart of London.
We are therefore delighted to share the result of our most recent Ofsted report.
The inspectors have given our school an extremely positive report in which they have praised many aspects of our provision. They have highlighted the ‘exceptionally high quality of education’ provided at Harris Academy Battersea and recognise that ‘all pupils achieve very highly’. They praised the quality of our curriculum as well as the many extracurricular opportunities available to pupils.
Most pleasingly, the inspectors were highly impressed by our pupils themselves, who they found to be ‘articulate, kind and enthusiastic to learn’. They emphasised that ‘Behaviour in the school is very strong’. As always, I was incredibly proud of how our pupils conducted themselves during the inspection and this judgement is testament to their exemplary behaviour, positive attitudes and high aspirations for themselves.
Overall, we are thrilled that inspectors got the chance to see the aspirational young people ready to thrive in a changing world that we seek to develop here at HABS.
You can read the full report here, and some highlights are provided below.
The Academy's page on Ofsted's website, where the report is also published, can be found here.
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Leaders have developed a highly ambitious curriculum for all pupils.
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Leaders ensure that all pupils in the school can excel by providing an exceptionally high quality of education.
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Pupils work hard during lessons and contribute positively to the school community.
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They are articulate, kind and enthusiastic to learn.
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Behaviour in the school is very strong.
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Pupils have extremely positive attitudes to learning during lessons.
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They contribute to a calm and purposeful atmosphere around the school site.
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They can clearly articulate what they are learning and use subject specific vocabulary confidently.
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Pupils are prepared well for the next stage of their education and move on to aspirational and well suited destinations.
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Leaders have planned a comprehensive personal development programme.
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Leaders make sure that pupils have regular and high quality enrichment experiences.
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All pupils can attend a range of trips each year to develop their cultural experiences.
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Pupils can choose from a range of activities including sports and music clubs, sewing and The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
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Pupils can develop leadership skills by taking part in the school council and student working parties.
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Pupils learn how to stay safe and healthy.
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Staff know the pupils extremely well.
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Teachers have high expectations of the work that pupils produce.
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Teachers consistently demonstrate strong subject knowledge.
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Teachers are highly skilled at checking for and addressing misconceptions. They assess pupils understanding regularly and intervene swiftly if they require further support.
We were thrilled to recieve our letter of congratulations from Amanda Spielman, HMCI, recognising that to retain an Outstanding judgment in the current conext is an exceptional achievement. You can see this letter below:
Share your views through Parent View
Parents and carers can give their views of our Academy at any time of the school year and at the time of a school inspection using an online questionnaire called Parent View.
When our Academy is notified of its next Ofsted inspection, parents will be invited to give their views about us to inspectors using the Parent View online facility. Please make sure we have your most up-to-date contact details.
Please register with an email address using the following link http://parentview.ofsted.gov.uk
Once your login has been activated, it only takes a few minutes to complete answers to 12 short questions about aspects of the Academy such as the quality of teaching and level of homework.
Your views are important in helping inspectors make a decision about our Academy, and to help us know what is going well and what could be improved.
If you do not have a computer or an email address or if you would like help to use Parent View, please come into the Academy and ask at reception.
