What sets us apart
At Harris, we set standards of excellence and fulfil high expectations.
We are the leading large multi-academy trust in the country
We have a track record of rapid school improvement and a reputation for running outstanding academies.
With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the children we serve.
We are led by people who have extensive experience working in education and who know exactly what it is like to be at the forefront of teaching.
Harris Federation exam results 2024
Academies across the Federation continuously deliver exceptional outcomes for our students, with 21% of our academies ranked in the top 10% of schools in England for pupil progress (and 62% ranked in the top 25%). Many achieved even higher, with several placing in the top 5% and a notable few in the top 2% nationally.
For disadvantaged students, the results are even more impressive, with 83% of academies in the top 25% and over half in the top 15%. One Harris academy was ranked in the top 1% nationally for progress among disadvantaged pupils.
These achievements reflect our unwavering commitment to closing the attainment gap and supporting every student to reach their full potential.
Unlike other large multi-academy trusts, we are committed to transforming schools in London and the surrounding areas. Our focus is on the most challenging schools in London and turning them into places where every young person has access to a high-quality education.
Education can transform a child’s life chances, breaking the link between their economic background and the opportunities and careers they can access.
In London, there are 700,000 children living in poverty, with local authorities in the capital accounting for 11 of the worst 25 for child poverty . 1 in 6 young people are eligible for free school meals, and there are 15,000 looked-after children.
Our work focuses on social mobility as we change the lives of young people and their communities across London.
The fact is, if you are from a poor family, if you are black, or you are white working class in Britain - your background, not your ability, too often heavily influences how far you can go in life. And so our purpose, the reason Harris exists, is to ensure that the types of children who far too often get a raw deal can achieve their potential now.
Sir Dan Moynihan, Chief Executive
