Harris Academy Bermondsey
55 Southwark Park Road, London, SE16 3TZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Harris Academy Bermondsey is a secondary school in Southwark for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 115 schools in Southwark. It ranks 6th of 20 secondary schools in Southwark. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 February 2025, report published 25 March 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 February 2025
Pupils and students in the sixth form are exceptionally well supported to succeed at Harris Academy Bermondsey. The school's values of ambition, compassion and respect are evident throughout the school's work. Pupils are ambitious for what they can achieve, and staff encourage this through high expectations. The curriculum matches and often exceeds the scope of what is expected nationally. Pupils develop a rich body of knowledge and achieve very highly. As a result, pupils are extremely well prepared for the next stage of their education. An increasing number of pupils choose to study at the school's sixth form. There is a high level of trust between staff and pupils, which contributes to a positive culture where pupils feel safe. Pupils' behaviour is excellent. Pupils speak positively about the support they receive from staff and enjoy their learning. Many pupils enthusiastically take on roles of responsibility, supporting the school and the wider community. Pupils develop leadership skills when taking on roles such as prefects, peer mentors and mental health ambassadors. They benefit from an exceptional enrichment offer. The school provides numerous, varied opportunities to nurture, develop and stretch pupils' talents and interests.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
155 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
59 students
Average A level grade C, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
781 pupils on roll, with places for 1,150
Schools near Harris Academy Bermondsey
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of London Academy (Southwark) | 0.4 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 52.9 |
| The Charter School Bermondsey | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 40.9 |
| St Michael's Catholic College | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 58.0 |
| Ark Walworth Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 43.3 |
| St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 52.7 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- HARRIS FEDERATION
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Girls
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Gizle Landman
- Phone
- 02072379316
- Address
- 55 Southwark Park Road, London, SE16 3TZ
- Local authority
- Southwark
- URN
- 131747
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.