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Harris Academy Bermondsey
55 Southwark Park Road, London, SE16 3TZ, Southwark
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.6 / 100
Top 10%
Better than 90% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
835
Capacity
1,150
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
73%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 54.6, this secondary school demonstrates impressive academic performance, ranking in the top 16% nationally. The high percentage of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths (72%) and the strong EBacc entry rate (95%) further highlight its commitment to a rigorous curriculum. Parent satisfaction is also notable, with 83% recommending the school, indicating a positive community environment.
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Last inspected: 4 February 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 54.6 | Top 16% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 72% | Top 35% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 57% | Top 23% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 95% | Top 7% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 58% | Top 7% UK |
Parent View (90 responses)
★★★★★4.0
School keeps me informed
93%
My child feels safe
92%
School has high expectations
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
My child makes good progress
90%
Good range of subjects
90%
My child is happy
86%
Behaviour is good
86%
I'd recommend this school
83%
School supports development
82%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African27.8%
Other9.8%
White British9.7%
White Other8.0%
Asian Other7.3%
Mixed Other6.7%
Asian Bangladeshi5.5%
Black Other5.3%
Black Caribbean4.8%
Asian Chinese2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Asian Pakistani1.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Indian0.4%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.49326, -0.07093 · SE16 3TZ
School details
Local authoritySouthwark
RegionLondon
URN131747
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.harrisbermondsey.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Harris Academy Bermondsey rated by Ofsted?
Harris Academy Bermondsey was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 February 2025.
Is Harris Academy Bermondsey a good school?
Harris Academy Bermondsey scores 89.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 10% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Harris Academy Bermondsey?
Based on 90 Ofsted Parent View responses, Harris Academy Bermondsey receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Harris Academy Bermondsey in GCSEs?
Harris Academy Bermondsey achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.6. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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