Harris Academy Bermondsey

A outstanding academy sponsor led school in Southwark. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Harris Academy Bermondsey.

London, SE163TZ Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Girls intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
66.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.55
English & Maths grade 4+ %
57.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 65.9%
Continue in education or training
58.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 64.0%
Sustained employment
30.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 12.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
18 March 2015
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
55 Southwark Park Road
London, SE163TZ
Phone
2072379316
Website
harrisbermondsey.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
131747
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
55 Southwark Park Road, London, SE16 3TZ
Website
http://www.harrisbermondsey.org.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Girls
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HARRIS FEDERATION
Capacity
1150 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
868
Free School Meals
56.8% (493 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.0% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
51.3
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.8
English Attainment 8:
11.8
Maths Attainment 8:
8.8
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.9
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.8
Ebacc English:
99.4%
Ebacc Entry:
53.7%
Ebacc Humanities:
95.7%
Ebacc Languages:
93.3%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.6%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.55
Progress 8 Range:
0.32 to 0.78
University Progression:
64.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
64.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
12.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Not in Education or Work
24.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
64%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
25 students
Per cohort

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
53.7 (+34.3 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
65.9 (+13.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
51.3 (+11.8 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.55 (+0.7 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
54 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
108
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
868 pupils
11-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Compassion Ambition Respect

HAB promotes the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from the Principal Gizlé Landman. Harris Academy Bermondsey is a girls’ school with drive and ambition in the heart of London. Ofsted rated Outstanding in February 2025 across all categories. HAB is committed to making a difference in the lives of its students by identifying and nurturing each girl’s talents, in a safe and happy learning environment.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Robotics Orchestra Mindfulness and meditation Pride Club Mathematical Proof

Sports

Football (Girls)

Facilities

Library (books, computers and printing facilities) 3G pitch Uniform Bank (Academy Uniform Bank) Uniform shop operated by Stevenson’s (Uniform items)

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