Skip to content
A free, independent guide for parents - updated each admissions cycle. 26,506 schools · England & Wales
catchment.school

Harris Academy Bermondsey Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Harris Academy Bermondsey is an academy sponsor led secondary school in London, Southwark , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 835 pupils, and a capacity of 1150 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-18

Age range

835

Pupils

1,150

Capacity

73%

Fill rate

Harris Academy Bermondsey Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Harris Academy Bermondsey?

The catchment area for Harris Academy Bermondsey is the geographic zone Southwark uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Southwark publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Harris Academy Bermondsey sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Southwark. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Southwark before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Southwark catchment area documents →

Harris Academy Bermondsey: 1150 places, 73% filled: places available

Harris Academy Bermondsey has a published admission number of 1150 places. 835 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 73%. At 73% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1150 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 48.6% of pupils at Harris Academy Bermondsey are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of London.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Southwark publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Southwark school admissions →

Harris Academy Bermondsey: School Information

Full address
55 Southwark Park Road, London, SE16 3TZ
Local authority
Southwark
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Gender
Girls
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
48.6% of pupils
DfE URN
131747

Other Secondary Schools in London

If Harris Academy Bermondsey is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Harris Academy Bermondsey by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Harris Academy Bermondsey

What is the catchment area for Harris Academy Bermondsey?

The catchment area for Harris Academy Bermondsey is the geographic zone Southwark uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Southwark publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Harris Academy Bermondsey oversubscribed?

Harris Academy Bermondsey has a capacity of 1150 places and currently has 835 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Southwark.

What is the admissions policy for Harris Academy Bermondsey?

Admission to Harris Academy Bermondsey is managed by Southwark. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Harris Academy Bermondsey cover?

Harris Academy Bermondsey is a secondary school in London, Southwark, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

Get admissions updates by email

Join parents who get catchment boundary changes and key admissions dates - free, once per term.

No spam. Unsubscribe any time.