SchoolScoresHarris Academy Peckham
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of HARRIS FEDERATION
112 Peckham Road, London, SE15 5DZ
020 7703 4417 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 11 February 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
38 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Southwark comparisons use the 12 of its 20 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 8 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Southwark | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 8th highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southwark. Higher than 46% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 87% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 9th highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southwark. Higher than 30% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 89% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 7th highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southwark. Higher than 63% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 81% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 21 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southwark. Higher than 56% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 52% | 48% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 26 parents who had raised a concern 8th highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southwark. Higher than 32% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 68% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 8th highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southwark. Higher than 41% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76%said yes | 84% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 7%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Southwark figures pool parents at the Southwark schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
136 pupils in this year group.
35% — 20 points below the Southwark average, and 10 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Southwark | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 35% | 55% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 39.3 | 52.1 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.7 | 4.8 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
122 pupils in this year group.
86% — 8 points below the Southwark average, and 6 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Southwark | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 86% | 94% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 30% | 58% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 18% | 10% | 13% |
| Further education college | 37% | 21% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 94% | 86% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Southwark. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 114 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 47 |
| Of those, offered a place | 47 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 227 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.4 · 2025: 0.4 · 2026: 0.4
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Southwark | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 5th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Higher than 97% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 60.9% | 46.2%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 20th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Higher than 10% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.1% | 3.1%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Higher than 87% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 19.9% | 14.6%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Higher than 91% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 48.4% | 29.2%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 15th lowest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Lower than 61% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.8% | 6.7%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 17th lowest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Lower than 38% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 25.8% | 18.6%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 11th lowest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Lower than 56% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.5 | 11.3 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 13th lowest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Lower than 34% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 8.8% | 6.3% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 9th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Higher than 26% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.6 | 15.3 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 17th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Higher than 17% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.2 | 11.9 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 6th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Southwark. Higher than 91% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 25.1% | 20.9%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Arco Academy 0.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- The St Thomas the Apostle College 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2024 · 72% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Charter School East Dulwich 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 63% grade 5+ English and maths
- Sacred Heart Catholic School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 70% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ark Walworth Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 44% grade 5+ English and maths
- Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 55% grade 5+ English and maths
- City of London Academy (Southwark) 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected · 58% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ark All Saints Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2023 · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
- Saint Gabriel's College 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- South Bank University Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Harris Academy Peckham's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 11 February 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Harris Academy Peckham do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 35% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 10 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Harris Academy Peckham?
76% of the 38 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Harris Academy Peckham to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Harris Academy Peckham oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 47 families put Harris Academy Peckham as their first choice for 114 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 47 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 134225.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.