Harris Academy Peckham
London, SE15 5DZ · Southwark · secondary school
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17th of 19 secondary schools in Southwark we can score, 20 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.6/10 against 268 of them, against 4.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 35.6 · 26 | 46% | 1.20 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.29 · 72 | 38% | 2.77 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 40.0 · 20 | 15% | 0.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Harris Academy Peckham overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 35.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 39.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.29 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Drama Club, play football, rounders, basketball, volleyball or athletics, learn violin, flute, trumpet or piano, and go on theatre trips, hiking or camping.
Getting in
The published school roll is 458 pupils against a stated capacity of 900. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Harris Academy Peckham
Overview
The report describes an environment with "remarkably high expectations" where pupils learn "exceptionally well" across a broad and academic curriculum. Leaders are "highly ambitious" and determined that local disadvantage should not hinder achievement, resulting in a "calm and caring" school culture.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "highly ambitious" and designed so pupils acquire knowledge in a "logical order," delivered by teachers with "excellent subject knowledge."
- Pupils achieve "consistently above national averages" by Year 11, despite many joining with low starting points or without fluent English.
- Behaviour is "excellent," with rare disruptions, and attendance initiatives like "before-school basketball sessions" are "extremely effective."
- Personal development is "exemplary," featuring strong careers provision and a focus on character, moral choices, and respect.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is skilful, including a "very strong phonics programme" to ensure fluent reading.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 41.5 |
| 2024/25 | 39.3 |
| 2025/26 | 40.0 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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