Located in London, Harris Academy Bermondsey is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a girls school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Harris Academy Bermondsey currently has around 835 pupils on roll, which is about 73% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and 100% girls. Around 48.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.9%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 27.8%.
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 96% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (92%) , including 48% who stay in school sixth forms and 28% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | 55 Southwark Park Road, London, SE16 3TZ |
| Website: | http://www.harrisbermondsey.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02072379316 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Southwark |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Gizle Landman |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 131747 |
Ofsted inspection date: 04/02/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Girls |
| School Capacity: | 1150 |
| Number of Pupils: | 835 |
| Number of Boys: | 0 |
| Number of Girls: | 835 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 17.9% | 8.2% |
| African | 27.80% | 232 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 9.80% | 82 |
| White British | 9.70% | 81 |
| Other White | 8.00% | 67 |
| Other Asian | 7.30% | 61 |
| Unclassified | 7.10% | 59 |
| Other Mixed | 6.70% | 56 |
| Bangladeshi | 5.50% | 46 |
| Other Black | 5.30% | 44 |
| Caribbean | 4.80% | 40 |
| Chinese | 2.30% | 19 |
| Pakistani | 1.80% | 15 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.80% | 15 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 0.80% | 7 |
| Indian | 0.40% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre 97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 413 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 1,760 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 2,016 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,285 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 3,010 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alma Junior School Alexis Street , Bermondsey SE16 3XF | - not rated | 269 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alma Infant School Alexis Street , Bermondsey SE16 3XF | - not rated | 269 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alma Primary School Alexis Street , Bermondsey SE16 3XF | - not rated | 269 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boutcher Church of England Primary School 93 Grange Road , Bermondsey SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 408 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Old Jamaica Road , Bermondsey SE16 4SU | 3out of 4 | 605 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aylwin Girls' School 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy (Southwark) 240 Lynton Road , SE1 5LA | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School Bermondsey Keeton's Road , SE16 4EE | 3out of 4 | 753 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Lidgett School Drummond Road , SE16 4EE | - not rated | 764 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 764 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,005 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,122 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 1,531 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spa School Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | - not rated | 312 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spa School, Bermondsey Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | 3out of 4 | 312 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liral Veget College London 148-150 Old Kent Road , SE1 5TY | - not rated | 882 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL Rear of 2a Bensham Manor Road , CR7 7AA | - not rated | 882 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highway Christian School Union Chapel , 255 Tooley Street SE1 2LA | - not rated | 990 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.