Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park
London, SE15 5TD · Southwark · primary school
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31st of 62 primary schools in Southwark we can score, 66 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 — 8.8/10 against 624 of them, against 6.9/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 242 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 in reaching the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are available during the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park remains a ‘good’ school, with evidence suggesting it could achieve an ‘outstanding’ rating if a graded inspection were conducted now. The report highlights a school where pupils ‘relish learning’ within a ‘calm and nurturing environment’, supported by an ‘academically ambitious’ curriculum and strong staff expertise. Leaders are praised for their tight focus on ensuring pupils ‘flourish in their learning and wider development’, particularly for vulnerable children in the community.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘academically ambitious for all pupils’, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with knowledge ‘carefully sequenced’ to aid long-term retention.
- Early reading is ‘carefully designed’, ensuring pupils build phonics skills while fostering a love for reading through a ‘rich repertoire of literature’ and library visits.
- Behaviour is a ‘strength of the school’, underpinned by ‘clear routines’ and pupils who support each other with ‘kindness and consideration’.
- Attendance is ‘above the national average’, aided by successful work with families to remove barriers to regular school attendance.
- Leaders provide effective support for SEND pupils through ‘tailored adaptations’ and small-group sessions, ensuring timely access to the curriculum.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with safeguarding described as ‘front and centre of all leaders do here’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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