Harris Academy Chobham, based in London, provides all-through education, serving pupils aged 3 to 18. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Harris Academy Chobham currently has around 2044 pupils on roll, which is about 115% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.5% boys and 47.5% girls. Around 41.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.7%.
The school has a diverse intake, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 17.1%. bangladeshi pupils make up about 14.4% , followed by other white at 10.3%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 96% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (95%) , including 61% who stay in school sixth forms and 14% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | 40 Cheering Lane, London, E20 1BD |
| Website: | https://www.harrischobham.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02037476060 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | All-through |
| Local authority: | Newham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Francesca Perry |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 139703 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/05/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1780 |
| Number of Pupils: | 2044 |
| Number of Boys: | 1073 |
| Number of Girls: | 971 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 17.7% | 8.2% |
| African | 17.10% | 349 |
| Bangladeshi | 14.40% | 294 |
| Other White | 10.30% | 210 |
| Pakistani | 9.40% | 192 |
| White British | 7.10% | 145 |
| Caribbean | 6.70% | 137 |
| Other Mixed | 6.00% | 123 |
| Indian | 5.30% | 109 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.90% | 100 |
| Other Asian | 4.30% | 87 |
| Other Black | 4.00% | 82 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.70% | 56 |
| White and Black African | 2.70% | 55 |
| White and Asian | 2.30% | 47 |
| Unclassified | 1.60% | 32 |
| Chinese | 1.00% | 20 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 5 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 461 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 1,914 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre Marcus Street , Stratford E15 3JT | 4out of 4 | 2,021 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 2,512 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre Cassland Road , Hackney E9 5BY | 4out of 4 | 2,682 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegrave Primary School Henniker Road , E15 1JY | 4out of 4 | 653 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colegrave Infant School Henniker Road , E15 1JY | - not rated | 694 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downsell Junior School Downsell Road , E15 2BS | - not rated | 940 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downsell Primary School Downsell Road , Leyton E15 2BS | 3out of 4 | 940 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis' Catholic Primary School Maryland Park , Stratford E15 1HD | 3out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Bonnell School Deanery Road , Stratford E15 4LP | 3out of 4 | 1,298 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sarah Bonnell School Deanery Road , E15 4LP | - not rated | 1,298 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Tom Hood Community Science College Terling Close , Leytonstone E11 3NT | - not rated | 1,950 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry UTC 64 Parnell Road , E3 2RU | - not rated | 2,280 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Gate Community School Forest Lane , E7 9BB | - not rated | 2,288 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 1,242 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 1,518 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,945 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 1,512 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,604 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 1,890 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 2,409 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodlands Montessori Preparatory School Drapers Fields Old Pavilion , E15 2DD | - not rated | 499 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Education Links 90 Chandos Road , Stratford E15 1TT | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hafs Academy Unit 3 , 26 Maryland Road E15 1JW | - not rated | 765 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Stratford Circus Theatre Square , Stratford E15 1BX | - not rated | 942 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UK Community College Broadway Chambers , 2 Broadway E15 4QS | - not rated | 1,173 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.