Harris Church of England Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: Harris Church of England Academy
Address: Harris Drive, Overslade Lane
Town/City: Rugby
County: Warwickshire
Postcode: CV22 6EA
Telephone Number: 01788 812549
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2014
Trust: The Diocese Of Coventry Multi-Academy Trust
Sponsor: Diocese Of Coventry

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Roberta Harrison
Capacity: 780
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 858 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 110% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 37.3%

Location and administration

URN: 140371
DfE Number: 937/4006
UKPRN: 10044161
UPRN: 100071239666
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Rugby (E07000220)
Constituency: Rugby (E14001453)
Electoral Ward: Rokeby and Overslade (E05008985)
Diocese: CE11(Diocese of Coventry)

Easting & Northing: 449768E, 274117N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 21' 48.57" N 1° 16' 13.54" W
Plus Code: 9C4W9P7H+9R

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Brooke School (0.3km)
  2. Rokeby Primary School (0.5km)
  3. St Marie's Catholic Primary School (0.5km)
  4. Oakfield Primary Academy (0.5km)
  5. Rugby Free Secondary School (0.6km)
  6. Quest Academy (0.8km)
  7. St Matthew's Bloxam CofE Primary School (0.8km)
  8. Rugby School (1.0km)
  9. Crescent School (1.1km)
  10. Bawnmore Community Infant School (1.2km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mrs Joanna Mary Brennan - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 September 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 17 July 2026.
  • Mrs Roberta Harrison - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 May 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 23 May 2027.
  • Mrs Belinda Lowe - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 2 September 2024. Term runs until 4 September 2026.
  • Mrs Fleur Maxwell-Middle - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 November 2028.
  • Mr Murray Naish - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 June 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 June 2027.
  • Dr Ifeanyichukwu Nworie - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 January 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 January 2029.
  • Miss Josie O'Rafferty - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 15 September 2026.
  • Mrs Elizabeth Pichon - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 January 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 January 2027.
  • Revd Dr James Sampson-Foster - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 March 2029.
  • Mrs Karen Sharp - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 January 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 January 2029.
  • Sooraj Sitaram - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 December 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 December 2027.
  • Mrs Liz Slater - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 September 2030.
  • Miss Ann Weitzel - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 3 July 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 July 2030.