The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015). Girls only.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
54.6
10.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
57%
15.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
95%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.56
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 160 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 82 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 835
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 48.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Southwark
- Trust
- HARRIS FEDERATION
- Head
- Ms Gizle Landman (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
July 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Location
55 Southwark Park Road, London, SE16 3TZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Francis RC Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Tuke School
Special school · 1.5km away
Angel Oak Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park
Primary · 1.9km away
Spa School Camberwell
Free school · 2.0km away
Nell Gwynn Nursery School
Nursery · 2.1km away
Brunswick Park Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Harris Academy Bermondsey a selective school?
No. Harris Academy Bermondsey is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Harris Academy Bermondsey's Ofsted rating?
Harris Academy Bermondsey was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harris Academy Bermondsey?
Harris Academy Bermondsey currently has 835 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harris Academy Bermondsey take?
Harris Academy Bermondsey caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Harris Academy Bermondsey?
Harris Academy Bermondsey is in London, SE16 3TZ, in the Southwark local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harris Academy Bermondsey have a sixth form?
Yes, Harris Academy Bermondsey has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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