What Ofsted Says

Our academy has received an exceptional Ofsted report, following an inspection in April 2026.

Under the new Ofted Report Card system, designed to give a detailed picture of a school's strengths, Harris Garrard scored highly across the board.

• Curriculum and Teaching – Exceptional
• Early Years – Exceptional
• Personal Development and Wellbeing – Exceptional
• Achievement – Strong
• Attendance and behaviour – Strong
• Inclusion – Strong
• Leadership and Governance – Strong
• Post-16 Provision – Expected Standard

To be recognised amongst the very best schools in the country is a tremendous achievement, and we look forward to sharing our expertise with other schools whilst continuing to serve and support our community.       

We are incredibly proud to have received three exceptional ratings. Of the first 1,000 schools inspected under the new framework, Ofsted has only given Exceptional grades 66 times (out of approximately 9,000 individual judgements), and we are proud to have secured three of them.

Click HERE to read the full Ofsted report