Harris Academy Clapham — Secondary School in London

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Harris Academy Clapham

London, SW4 8LD

891 Pupils

975 Capacity

11–16 Age Range

61.30% FSM %

479 Boys

412 Girls

About Harris Academy Clapham

Harris Academy Clapham is a mixed-gender Free Schools located in London, Lambeth, in the London region of England for pupils aged 11–16. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 891 pupils on roll. School capacity: 975. Current headteacher: David Astin.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Free schools
Type Group	Free Schools
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Lambeth
Region	London
Administrative District	Lambeth
Parliamentary Constituency	Clapham and Brixton Hill
Ward	Clapham Park
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	None
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	HARRIS FEDERATION
Opened	01-09-2020
UKPRN	10086476
URN	147543
Data Last Updated	02-12-2025

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Oliver Barnes	Chair of Local Governing Body	02/07/2020	01/07/2028	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mr David Astin	Local Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Katherine Cumberbatch	Local Governor	01/05/2022	30/04/2026	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Ms Zoe French	Local Governor	07/03/2025	06/03/2029	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mr Andrew Gibson	Local Governor	02/07/2020	01/07/2028	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mr Peter Groves	Local Governor	01/05/2025	31/08/2025	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr James Handscombe	Local Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Ms Rebecca Hickey	Local Governor	29/03/2022	28/03/2026	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Ms Beth Hocking	Local Governor	02/07/2020	01/07/2028	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Ms Nadine Jenoure	Local Governor	07/02/2022	06/02/2026	Elected by parents
Sir Dan Moynihan	Local Governor	02/07/2020	01/07/2028	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Dr Samantha Riches	Local Governor	09/10/2023	13/06/2025	Elected by parents