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17/09/24

“I used to be shy, but this week I’ve started putting my hand up more in class. I’m more confident now, and it feels good to share my ideas.” Shaheem (left), who came to us from John Donne Primary. Come and see our school for yourself. Open Event dates at https://t.co/W6QXf6prds pic.twitter.com/Iz3TJ5fDEr

17/09/24

Students on our new Performing Arts Bursary pathway met Mr Edwards this morning to map out their pathways for the year. They will receive free musical tuition, major roles in the school performance and courses with our artist in residence, Molly Burrows. https://t.co/pw61lPrnoc pic.twitter.com/mYxxbMUw6a

12/09/24

Year 7 students Robert, Muhammad, Othniel, Shaheem and William look back on their first two weeks of secondary school. The five came from different primaries: , Torridon, Bessemer Grange,  and . Read what they say at https://t.co/DF7GtlB2p0 pic.twitter.com/8dsGBTQkH0

12/09/24

We look forward to welcoming you to our Open Events. Our Open Evening is on Thursday 26th September 2024, 5pm-7pm.We also have drop-in mornings from 8.40-10.30am on:Monday 30th September 2024Tuesday 1st October 2024Wednesday 2nd October 2024Details https://t.co/W6QXf6prds pic.twitter.com/ZREuYAZP1r

22/08/24

Mr Brett pictured with Stanley, who achieved nine Grade 9s and two Grade 8s, and Lucas, who achieved six Grade 9s, three Grade 8s and one Grade 7. Congratulations to our students, staff and parents for our best ever results. https://t.co/8HL05iUS1j pic.twitter.com/EYkcMWoEvW

22/08/24

Students at Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich are celebrating achieving the Academy’s best-ever results this morning.Students gained a total of 276 top Grade 9s and Grade 8s across their subjects. Full story https://t.co/8HL05iUkbL pic.twitter.com/ieGFL9vC5u

16/08/24

Harris Academy East celebrates A-level and success with student securing job at @DeloitteUKhttps://t.co/bG4cSWkHgF pic.twitter.com/1Mxh5DdxxH

15/08/24

Amy (pictured with Mr Chan) is taking up a place on the Harris Apprenticeship, an exciting brand-new programme in HR, Talent Acquisition and Finance. pic.twitter.com/9VZAPNBZ6v

15/08/24

Mr Brett and Mr Ingham pictured with Robiq, Elijah and Markell - all going to the University of Leicester after achieving their great results. pic.twitter.com/RKP2QmrThZ

15/08/24

More of our students than ever before have gained places at Russell Group universities including Nottingham, Exeter, Kings College London, Bristol and Southampton. Ryan (left) is going to SOAS to read law, while Sky is going to the University of Exeter to study Business. pic.twitter.com/GkUmaTPS6B

15/08/24

Students at Harris Sixth Form at East Dulwich are reaping the rewards of two years of hard work as they collect their results today. At A-Level, 40% of entries achieved A*-A grades. In Technical Levels in Sport and IT students averaged a Distinction + grade overall. pic.twitter.com/jsvVqviR2X

11/07/24

We hosted a fantastic summer concert yesterday, organised with meticulous care and passion by the ever-dedicated Ms Bee.The event was a resounding success, showcasing the immense talent of students from Years 7-12 and a true celebration of our school's vibrant musical culture. pic.twitter.com/1wc2r4AUGi

10/07/24

Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich has scored a major win by clinching the 2024 EY Foundation Impact Award for Southern Education Partner.Announced yesterday, this award highlights the school's positive impact on the community in Southern England. https://t.co/zgJnFv6HP5 pic.twitter.com/8ImbNGi33l

02/07/24

The 30th anniversary of the opening of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London was the occasion for 30 of our Year 8 students to attend a spectacular performance of Shakespeare's 'The Taming of the Shrew' at the theatre recently. pic.twitter.com/1mPxaGAVpe

26/06/24

Harris Boys’ Academy East Dulwich is proud to have been awarded the Quality in Careers Standard, meaning that our careers programme meets all the gold-standard criteria for world-class advice and guidance. https://t.co/jcBZUJMPk5 pic.twitter.com/CGxkWnJ8Fk

17/06/24

Summer Showcase, 10th July, 6.30pm - Get Your Tickets! pic.twitter.com/VJYChQMf5J

06/06/24

Addressing smartphone addiction - headteachers of 17 Southwark secondary schools call on families to support a new joint approach to tackling the profoundly negative impact of Smartphones and Social Media on young people." Find out more https://t.co/kpYOXZ8hrm

23/05/24

Our Student Council has been working on a group project with students from James Allen's Girls' School to organise a writing competition focused on . Find our more about our neurodiversity writing competition at https://t.co/xnEkgtfYj5 pic.twitter.com/NTHnNajSD4

23/05/24

See our latest science experment with our Science Technician, Dr. Rudolf Van Koningsveld. This one is on convection... https://t.co/boc1XYMjJt

12/05/24

Harris Dulwich Boys is pleased to announce a partnership with in support of their State School Sixth Form Cricket Programme. Details https://t.co/pLEr6OKPi1

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Open Events 2025

Our Open Events for Year 7 entry in September 2025 have now finished and we would like to thank the many Year 6 students and their families who visited us. It was a pleasure to meet you all.

Chris BrettClick HERE to download the Principal's presentation from our 2024 Open Events.

Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich is a thriving school which has consistently been in the top 5% nationally for Student Progress for the past seven years.

If you need more information about the school please do look around this website (the content and links lower down this page will be a good starting point) or feel free to email us on info@harrisdulwichboys.org.uk and we will be happy to respond to your query.

What makes us special goes far beyond our “outstanding” rating by Ofsted. At the heart of our success is an absolute belief in the ability of every student to shine – no matter what their background, ability or character.

Thank you for considering our academy for your son and please do contact us if you have any queries.

Chris Brett, Principal


Sixth Form Open Event, Thursday 14th November 2024, 4.30-6.30pm

Come to our Harris East Dulwich Sixth Form Open Event on Thursday 14th November, 4:30pm - 6:30pm, and meet our excellent students and teachers.

We work as a joint Sixth Form across Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich and Harris Boys' Academy Each Dulwich, either side of Peckham Rye. It is just a ten-minute walk between the two schools.

Come and look around both Sixth Form sites on Thursday 14th November and meet the Sixth Form teams, Sixth Form teachers and students at each. We look forward to welcoming you.


Ofsted 'Outstanding' - November 2023

We were delighted to welcome Ofsted into Harris Boys’ Academy East Dulwich in November 2023. The inspection team were incredibly impressed by the school and awarded the grading of OUTSTANDING in all areas. Only 16% of all schools nationally achieve this standard so we are proud of the deserved recognition this gives our school community.

  • Quality of Education – Outstanding
  • Behaviour and Attitudes – Outstanding
  • Personal Development – Outstanding
  • Leadership and Management – Outstanding

"An inspirational place of learning." Ofsted


Take a look inside our school

Our modern school building has excellent science labs, sports facilities, drama hall, music suites, library and so much more.


In 2023-24 our students experienced:

  • 72 trips with 3,000 places
  • 42 weekly free trips and clubs
  • 30,000 positive rewards for excellence

GroupOur vision and values - Active Citizenship

Being an Active Citizen is about doing the right thing, all the time. We have the power to change our community by our positive actions.

Active Citizens at Harris Boys’ Academy East Dulwich display these key character traits:  Ambition, Confidence, Curiosity, Respect and Resilience. Find out more.

Our passion for developing Active Citizens is embedded throughout our Personal Development curriculum at Harris Boys’ Academy East Dulwich. As well as students engaging in our brilliantly planned contextual PSHE, Assembly and tutor programme, they also get the chance to take part in an amazing array of clubs and enrichment activities and educational visits

“The school's work to develop character is exceptional.” Ofsted


What Year 7 boys say...

We asked Robert, Muhammad, Othniel, Shaheem and William (pictured) to look back on their first weeks of school. The five all came from different primary schools - Ivydale, Torridon, Bessemer Grange, John Donne and Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich. Read what they say about their early weeks at Harris Dulwich Boys.

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“Provides students with a diverse range of opportunities in which to excel.” Ofsted

“Students contribute confidently in class.” Ofsted


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Find out more about Harris Dulwich Boys

Our website has a wealth of information about life at HBAED. Why not click on the links below to find out more.

Our vision and values - Active Citizenship

We believe that everyone can succeed and achieve their potential, and that background does not determine outcomes. Find out more.

What people say about our school...

We get lots of positive comments about our students from members of the public and visitors who write to the Academy of their own accord simply to praise them. Read what they say.

Exam results - how do our students achieve?

Students at Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich celebrated achieving the Academy’s best-ever results in August 2024, with students gaining a total of 276 top Grade 9s and Grade 8s. Our provisional Progress 8 score of +1.01 means we are likely to be in the top 1-2% of schools nationally for student progress. Find out more.

What subjects do students study?

Find out more about our curriculum and the wide range of subjects offered to all boys. Find out more.

Clubs, trips and visits

We've got lots of co-curricular clubs to choose from including hockey, table tennis, basketball, maths, football, science, manga, designers and engineers, book club and many more. Find out more.

School meals - what are they like?

Our menu has been created after extensive research into student preferences but is also nutritious and compliant with all government guidelines. Find out more.


Our library - take a look inside

Ms George introduces you to all the great things inside our school library, one of the most important parts of our school. Stuck for ideas on what to read? Check out the recommended reading lists on our library page.


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You can take a closer look at our school by viewing our image gallery below. Thank you for visiting our website and please do contact us if you have any queries.

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