Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich

What Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich does

Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich is a UK state-funded secondary school and sixth form located on Homestall Road in East Dulwich, Southwark, London (SE22 0NR). It serves girls from Year 7 through Year 13, delivering GCSEs, A Levels, and Applied General qualifications, alongside enrichment programmes such as the Harris Scholars Programme, careers education, work experience, extracurricular clubs, reading-for-pleasure initiatives, and student leadership. The academy is part of the Harris Federation, a network of over 50 academies across South and South East London that provides shared teaching, careers, and initial teacher training resources. Governance sits under the Harris Federation charitable trust, with Jo Young serving as Principal following the transition from Carrie Senior.

The operating model is non-commercial: education is free at point of use and funded via Department for Education grants channelled through the Harris Federation. Revenue is not commercially generated and no fee structure exists. Go-to-market is admissions-led, executed through Year 7 direct admissions (including Harris Scholarships), Sixth Form applications (internal from Harris Federation schools and external Year 11 entrants), and a programme of Open Mornings and Open Evenings, with 571 families attending recent events and over 177 at a single morning session. The academy has held an Outstanding Ofsted rating placing it in the top 3% of schools nationally for five consecutive years, and the 2025 Sixth Form cohort delivered 32% A*-A and 47% A*-B grades, with students progressing to Oxford, King's College London, and other Russell Group destinations.

The technology stack is light and procurement-led: SHARP for student information management, Unifrog as the core careers and destinations platform (KS3-KS5), LMI for All for labour market data, Canva for student publications, and X/Twitter for community engagement. The school integrates with strategic partners including Debate Mate, Jack Petchey Foundation, Pathway CTM, Fight for Change, London Sport, PWC, and several major employers for International Women's Day programming. There is no proprietary technology product, no AI/ML capability disclosed, and no commercial pricing or transaction model.

Name

Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich

Legal name

Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich

Website

https://harrisdulwichgirls.org.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich is a state-funded girls' secondary school and sixth form in Southwark, London, part of the Harris Federation, serving students from Year 7 to Year 13 through GCSE, A Level, and enrichment programmes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Career Readiness & College Prep (In-School) (EDAJAFAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Accelerated Learning & Grade Advancement Programs (EDAJAGAE)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Sixth form
• GCSE programmes
• A Level programmes
• Careers education

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Education Funding: As a UK state-funded academy within the Harris Federation, the school operates as a non-fee-paying institution. Education is funded through governmentDfE funding. Revenue model is not commercial in nature.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich delivers full-time secondary education for girls from Year 7 through Year 11 and a Sixth Form offering A Level and Applied General qualifications for Years 12-13. It provides GCSE and A Level tuition, academic enrichment (Harris Scholars), careers education with employer engagement, work experience, extracurricular clubs, reading initiatives, and student leadership, preparing students for Russell Group universities and competitive careers.

Product overview

Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich is an outstanding secondary school and sixth form (part of the Harris Federation) offering a comprehensive educational programme for students from Year 7 through Year 13. The institution provides a unified educational offering centred on academic excellence, personal development, and career preparation. Core offerings include GCSE and A Level programmes, the Harris Scholars Programme for academic enrichment, comprehensive careers education through Unifrog integration, work experience programmes, and extensive extracurricular activities including boxing, Debate Mate, and Duke of Edinburgh's Award. The school emphasises reading for pleasure, student leadership, and preparation for top university destinations including Russell Group institutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sixth Form Provision Post-16 education offering A Level and Applied General qualifications for students aged 16-18, providing preparation for university, apprenticeships, and career pathways. Includes masterclasses, careers guidance, and work experience opportunities. Open to internal Harris Federation students and external Year 11 applicants.
• Harris Scholars Programme Cultural and academic enhancement programme for the most able secondary school students in Years 9-13. A five-year programme spanning three years for each cohort, designed to broaden cultural and academic experiences for top university destinations.
• Careers Education Programme Comprehensive careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) programme for students. Includes access to careerometer, work experience, employer encounters, and partnerships with career development organisations.
• Year 10 Work Experience Virtual and in-person work experience opportunities for Year 10 students. Provides insight into the world of employment to inspire pathway choices. Includes placement support and guidance.
• Clubs and Activities After-school clubs and extracurricular activities including boxing (partnered with Fight for Change), Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Debate Mate, and various sports and arts activities.
• Reading for Pleasure Programme Literacy initiative promoting reading. Includes reading interventions, peer mentoring (Year 10 students reading with Year 7, A Level students with Year 8), the Caught Reading Project, and participation in the National Year of Reading.
• Student Leadership Programme Opportunities for student leadership and voice. Includes student council, prefect system, and various leadership roles that develop student agency and community engagement.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 3% of schools nationally for fifth consecutive year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fight for ChangecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Fight for Change to deliver non-contact boxing sessions for students. The program has helped around 20 students from Key Stages 3 and 4 develop fitness, coordination, and confidence. Looking to expand with second weekly session, pop-up boxing ring, and trip to Fight for Change boxing gym.
• London SportminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner supporting fitness provision at the academy. Helping explore ways to enhance fitness provision and providing funding to refresh fitness suite with new equipment.
• Debate MatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHGAED has long-standing history of success at Debate Mate. Many senior members are Debate Mate National and Regional finalists. Debate team attended the Debate Mate launch.
• Jack Petchey FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelivers Talk the Talk workshop for Year 7 students - a confidence-building and communication skills workshop. Helps students develop self-belief and communication skills.
• UnifrogcoreTechnology or IntegrationComplete destinations platform used by students across KS3, KS4 and KS5 to compare university courses, apprenticeships, and FE courses in UK and 30+ other countries. Students use Unifrog for work experience placements and career exploration.
• Pathway CTMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAward-winning Social Enterprise providing employability training, support and opportunities. Transforms careers education helping students make informed decisions about their next step.
• PWCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPWC graduate scheme employees speak at school events for International Women's Day, providing career inspiration and insight into professional pathways.
• Royal Opera House, BBC, Civil Service, Barclays, BDO, AD ArchitectsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInspirational female leaders from various organizations speak at school for International Women's Day career dress-up day, providing career insights across different industries.
• Kings College London - Parent PowerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDirector of Pastoral Care Miata Noah is an advocate of Kings College London Parent Power, with work having real impact in the community and wider society.
• Harris FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization - a network of over 50 academies across London. Provides teaching school, careers network, initial teacher education (Harris Initial Teacher Education), and shared resources across the federation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Prendergast School: Girls' secondary school in nearby Lewisham with comparable single-sex model, strong GCSE/A Level outcomes, and university destinations focus. Direct competitor for parents seeking girls-only secondary provision in South East London.
• Haberdashers' Hatcham College: Mixed secondary school in nearby Lewisham/New Cross operating a similar all-ability comprehensive model with strong sixth form and Oxbridge track record. Comparable competitor for South East London families prioritising academic outcomes.
• Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich: Sibling boys' academy within the Harris Federation, co-located in the East Dulwich catchment and feeding into the same Harris Sixth Form. Directly comparable on academic outcomes, Ofsted standing, and admissions dynamics for local families choosing between boys' and girls' provision.
• Harris Academy Peckham: Another Harris Federation secondary in Southwark, competing for the same Year 7 intake pool and feeding the same federation-wide sixth-form destinations pipeline. Directly comparable on admissions, results, and federation positioning.
• Harris Academy Bermondsey: Fellow Harris Federation secondary academy serving a neighbouring Southwark catchment. Comparable on curriculum, federation resources, sixth-form pathway, and admissions competition for Southwark families.
• Sydenham School: Girls' state secondary in Lewisham with comparable all-girls comprehensive model and similar GCSE/A Level offer. Competes for parents across the Southwark/Lewisham boundary seeking girls-only state provision.
• Kingsdale Foundation School: Mixed secondary school in Southwark with a reputation for strong academic outcomes and oversubscription. Directly comparable on Southwark catchment competition and federation-independent comprehensive delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Dulwich College: Elite independent boys' school adjacent to HGAED's catchment. Comparable on academic excellence, Russell Group outcomes, and employer/legacy networks, but in the independent fee-paying market and serves boys rather than girls.
• Alleyn's School: Leading independent co-educational school in East Dulwich. Competes for high-achieving Southwark families and offers comparable academic stretch, but in the independent fee-paying market rather than the state sector.
• James Allen's Girls' School (JAGS): Premium independent girls' school in Dulwich. Comparable on all-girls academic model, Russell Group destinations, and South London catchment, but competes in the fee-paying segment rather than the state-funded segment HGAED serves.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HarrisGirlsED
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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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