The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.3
4.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
6.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
63%
Source: 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
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 122 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 51 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 537
- Capacity
- 60%
- FSM
- 51.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Southwark
- Trust
- HARRIS FEDERATION
- Head
- Ms Claudette Bergin (Executive Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
December 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
September 2015 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Inspection
April 2005 | Inspection
Location
112 Peckham Road, London, SE15 5DZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGrove Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St John's and St Clement's Primary School Co Hearing Impaired Unit
Miscellaneous · 1.1km away
St John's and St Clement's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Rye Oak Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Goose Green Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.3km away
The Charter School East Dulwich
Secondary · 1.6km away
Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich
Secondary · 1.8km away
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Harris Academy Peckham a selective school?
No. Harris Academy Peckham is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Harris Academy Peckham's Ofsted rating?
Harris Academy Peckham was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harris Academy Peckham?
Harris Academy Peckham currently has 537 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harris Academy Peckham take?
Harris Academy Peckham caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Harris Academy Peckham?
Harris Academy Peckham is in London, SE15 5DZ, in the Southwark local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harris Academy Peckham have a sixth form?
No, Harris Academy Peckham does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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