Academy Admissions - Harris Girls Academy East Dulwich

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02/12/25

Miata Noah, Director of Pastoral Care introduced the Prime Minister Keir Starmer this morning before he delivered his 'Britain built for all' speech. Miata delivered an incredible speech about all the challenges that our students and all children living in poverty face.

01/12/25

A Day in the Life at HGAED!

01/12/25

We have launched our new Instagram. Follow us @ harrisgirlsacademyeastdulwich to stay up to date with all things HGAED!

28/11/25

Our November edition of our Newsletter is here! You can read it via this link: canva.com/design/DAG3KM6omC4…

20/11/25

What a fantastic trip to Harry Potter World with our Year 7's! The day was filled with magic and wonder, as they entered the fictional universe. The snow edition has really got us in the mood for winter at HGAED! 

14/11/25

Today marks the last day of Anti-Bullying Week, and we’re learning how to recognise when someone might be experiencing bullying. Look out for changes in mood, behaviour, confidence, or friendships and always speak to a trusted adult if you’re worried about someone.

13/11/25

Kindness costs nothing but changes everything. This World Kindness Day, let’s show how powerful kindness can be in person and online.

12/11/25

Today we’re standing up to cyberbullying. Every message, comment, and post matters, so let’s choose kindness, respect, and support online. Together, we can make the internet a safer place for everyone.

11/11/25

Odd Socks Day at HGAED! The mismatch of socks celebrate what makes our students unique and promotes kindness and inclusion.

11/11/25

It’s Day 2 of Anti-Bullying Week, and we’re focusing on the Power for Good that each of us has. When we choose kindness, support one another, and stand up against bullying, we help build a community where everyone feels valued.

11/11/25

Lest us forget.

11/11/25

Today marks the first day of Anti-Bullying Week. The theme this year is 'Power for Good'. Follow along this week to see what exactly the 'Power for Good' means and how you can prevent and respond to bullying.

08/10/25

Come and visit our Ofsted 'Outstanding' 6th Form on Thursday 16th October from 4.30 - 6.30pm. Do make time to visit our joint site

08/10/25

Our Y7 students absolutely loved the workshop! A great opportunity to share their experiences of starting year 7 💫

29/09/25

Another brilliant Open Morning. If you missed out the final Open Morning of the season is Monday 6th October. See our website for details and sign up harrisdulwichgirls.org.uk/10…

19/09/25

Come and see what makes our Ofsted Outstanding academy so special. Our Open Mornings are Monday 22nd September, Monday 29th September and Monday 6th October 💙

19/09/25

Thank you to everyone who came to our Open Evening last night. We are looking forward to seeing you again at our Open Mornings, starting this Monday 22nd September 2025. See our website for details! °µÍøAV

06/09/25

I can’t believe my daughter is about to go into her 3rd year of uni. It feels like yesterday that she started her 1st day at . If you are looking for an outstanding girls school please attend one of our open days. When I look back it was the best decision I made! 🎓 pic.twitter.com/A17gkpOFyu

05/09/25

21/08/25

An incredible set of GCSE results for our exceptional Class of 2025. Over 1/3 of grades at Grade 7+. This cohort epitomises sisterhood, loudly championing and cheering for each others successes. Today was no exception. We could not be prouder 💙#charactercourageconscience

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Jo YoungWelcome to the °µÍøAV admissions information page. My name is Jo Young, and I am the Principal here.

We are delighted to welcome you to our Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ academy where, in Ofsted’s words, “pupils thrive at this exceptional school”.

I made the decision to send my daughter to the secondary school I went to. This establishment nurtures strong, professional, emotionally intelligent women and guides them in their journey by hiring some of the best teachers in the UK." Parent


Year 7 applications

The academy admits 150 girls each September. As applications always exceed this number, girls with education, health and care plans in which the °µÍøAV is named will be admitted before others.

All applications for the academy are through the common online application process and your application should be made direct to the borough in which you live.

We keep a waiting list and would strongly advise that you call us immediately if you do not get a place with us and had wanted one. We will then communicate with you directly if a vacancy arises and liaise with your local authority to confirm any subsequent offer made. Our waiting list is dealt with according to our Admissions Policy also in terms of order of places offered.

Applications for Year 7 places in September 2026 should be made online at via the Southwark Council website. The link will be added here once admissions for September 2026 opens. Admissions for September 2026 must be made via Southwark Council only and not directly to °µÍøAV.

HGAED is a really incredible school to educate your daughter. Its values and ability to support and keep to those values all through school years is very impressive. The Head is very involved, visible and deeply respected by the children and the teachers all pull together to give a safe and warm but also firm and fair environment. I would recommend it to all." Parent

Admission outside normal age group: If you would like your child to be admitted outside of normal age group, please download and complete the 'Southwark Form - Request for Admissions Outside of Normal Age Group' downloadable from the bottom of the pageor  on the Southwark Council website. You must return this completed form to the Local Authority via email only: schools.admissions@southwark.gov.uk. Please do not return your request form by post as they are no longer accepting documents by post. For further information, please see the .

Our full admissions policy, with details of our admissions criteria, can be downloaded from the bottom of the page. Our published admission number (PAN) for each year group is: Year 7 - 150; Year 8 - 150; Year 9 - 150; Year 10 - 150; Year 11- 150; Year 12 - 20 external candidates.


HGAED2Our Scholarship Programme

Calling prospective Year 7 parents. Unlock your child's potential with a Harris Scholarship. Find out about our Harris Scholarships programme.


Academy tours

We are delighted to show prospective students around our outstanding academy. Please Click HERE to request a tour.


Academy admissions contact details

If you have any queries please contact us using the details below.

Telephone: 020 7732 2276
Email: info@harrisdulwichgirls.org.uk
Address: °µÍøAV, Homestall Road, London SE22 0NR

Admissions are dealt with by Patricia Slater, Admissions Manager


Appeals

All applicants will know the outcome of their application for a secondary school place on 2nd March 2026. If you wish to appeal you must either contact the academy on info@harrisdulwichgirls.org.uk stating that you wish to appeal. A form will be sent to you. Alternatively you may download and complete the notice of appeal form which is available at the bottom of this page.  

HGAED3Completed appeal forms must be received by the Academy by 4pm on 30th  March 2026. Appeals will usually be held between May and June 2026 and within 40 academy days of the closing date to lodge an appeal. 

You should attach to your appeals form any relevant documents or evidence which you feel support your case together with a covering letter.

Completed forms should be sent either by post to the Clerk to the Appeal Panel at °µÍøAV, Homestall Road, London, SE22 0NR or via email to info@harrisdulwichgirls.org.uk

The Academy will arrange for an Independent Appeals Panel to consider the Academy's reasons for refusal and your reasons for wanting to attend the Academy. The panel will consist of three people (two will have education experience and one will be an independent person with no education experience).

The Clerk to the Appeal Panel will make an appointment within a reasonable time and appeals may be made in English or the parents’/carers’ first language. Only one appeal per application is allowed. Appeals are conducted in person, and you may bring a friend.

The panel will consider the case put forward by you and the Academy. They must consider the admission arrangements for the Academy and the reasons why you want to attend that particular school. The panel must exercise its discretion by balancing the weight of your argument (for wanting to attend) against the Academy’s reasons for refusal i.e. the prejudice that one more student would cause to the education of the students already offered and the health and safety of all the students already attending the Academy, also taking into account the Academy's published admission arrangements. 

The decision of the Independent Appeals Panel is binding on the admissions authority and the parents.


HGAED1In-year admissions

Applications for an in-year admission should be sent directly to the Academy using the form which can be downloaded below.  We will advise on whether we have any vacancies in that year group.

Classes are determined by test results and therefore, even if we have a vacancy in the year group, we still need to clarify whether there is a space available in the appropriate class.  We will therefore invite your daughter in for testing so that we can establish whether we have a suitable place available for your daughter at the point of your admission request.

We will notify you as to whether we are able to offer a place upon receipt of test results.


Sixth Form admissions

The Academy operates a sixth form for 200 students. Admissions are co-ordinated by the Harris Federation. For further details, including how to apply and entry requirements, visit 

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