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Harris Academy Bermondsey
Ages 11–18835 pupils
Harris Academy Bermondsey is a girls' secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in London, within the Southwark local authority. The school has around 835 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.5), an average Attainment 8 score of 51.3 and 45% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in London can view Harris Academy Bermondsey's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
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Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 854.6
England avg 45.1 · was 51.3 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.5
Grade 5+ English & maths57%
England avg 45% · was 46% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths72%
England avg 65% · was 66% in 2023/24
EBacc entry95%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score5.32
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)30.7
A-level grade (best 3)31.4
APS best 3: 31.4
AAB or better8%
Retention98%
Value added-0.56
Below average · 95% CI -0.7 to -0.4
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake52.0%
Free school meals52.0%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language43.3%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled72%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.4%
Attendance93.4%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher12.5
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence17.9%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in London
All schools in London →Spa School, BermondseyGood · 0.2 miKintore Way Nursery School and Children's CentreOutstanding · 0.2 miBoutcher Church of England Primary SchoolOutstanding · 0.2 miSt James' Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miSt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miCity of London Academy (Southwark)Good · 0.4 mi
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