Sir Harry Smith Community College

About Sir Harry Smith Community College

Sir Harry Smith Community College is proud to serve its local community and we recognise the important role that education plays. We are committed to promoting our new college ethos, providing an environment in which our students are: Prepared to learn Respectful to staff and peers Safe; providing an environment in which our students feel safe & supported

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Dawn White

Rating Breakdown

Based on verified reviews

Safety & Security 2.0

Teaching Quality 1.8

Communication 2.1

Student Wellbeing 2.4

Facilities 1.9

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 61 responses • 5.5% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

52.4% positive 44.3% negative

My child feels safe at this school

52.5% positive 45.9% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

36.1% positive 54.1% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

42.7% positive 49.2% negative

My child does well at this school

47.6% positive 50.8% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 61 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

64.9

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

38.5

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-0.66

Progress 8

Well below average

31.3%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

49.4%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

19.3% entered EBacc

13.1% achieved EBacc

176 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily W

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Outstanding School with Great Values!"

I've been impressed with the values and ethos of Sir Harry Smith Community College from the start. My child has settled in well and I love the variety of extra-curricular activities they offer. The school's commitment to kindness, aspiration and resilience is truly inspiring.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sophie J

Parent Mar 1, 2021

4.0

"A Good School with Some Room for Improvement"

My child enjoys attending Sir Harry Smith Community College, but I feel that the school could do more to engage with parents. The facilities are great and the teachers seem knowledgeable, but there are sometimes communication breakdowns. Overall, I'd say it's a good school, but it could be better.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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David R

Parent Jun 1, 2020

4.0

"Helped My Child Achieve Their Potential"

My child attended Sir Harry Smith Community College a few years ago and I was really impressed with the support they received. The school's SEND team was particularly helpful in providing extra support. While there were some teething issues, the school has made significant improvements since I last looked.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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