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11/10/24

Our fantastically talented Harris Orchestra. pic.twitter.com/Vhxegm04DC

11/10/24

Sir Dan Moynihan welcomes 5000 members of staff, and gives a special welcome to our newest academy pic.twitter.com/Zg1qzF10n0

11/10/24

We look forward to welcoming you to our annual conference ‘Claiming the Future- Beating the Odds’. Registration is now open! Have a fabulous day colleagues. pic.twitter.com/PpLKkvKgYo

04/10/24

Year 8 students had an excellent time in the first of six workshops at as part of their Futurelands project. During the session, they were tasked with coming up with artistic designs for their vision for Peckham in 50 Years time. pic.twitter.com/LjG77vl2d2

02/10/24

🎺 Every MiSST student is able to take an instrument home with them.🎻Their participation and smallest achievement are a source of pride for the whole family🤩 pic.twitter.com/k9XMElEKBk

26/09/24

Fantastic first Write Off for our Year 11 students focusing on source annotations for the Germany Paper pic.twitter.com/577aMtmd4d

26/09/24

More photos of our Jack Petchey award winning superstars pic.twitter.com/MYxAozbyku

26/09/24

Congratulations to our HAP Jack Petchey award winners. The criteria for winning, was having achieved or inspired others and having overcome challenges pic.twitter.com/fEBbGiLIBl

26/09/24

We had our first Future Linguist Club. Students learned about the future projects and completed some mind/language games pic.twitter.com/vnRcy1EQdc

25/09/24

We look forward to welcoming prospective families at our remaining Open Events pic.twitter.com/bQgHtPhs5i

25/09/24

We look forward to welcoming prospective families at our remaining Open Events pic.twitter.com/t1ZeMpd6PZ

23/09/24

Harris Languages Duolingo Competition - get involved!! pic.twitter.com/s1XS30AUTa

17/09/24

It was a pleasure to welcome MP to HAP pic.twitter.com/WLv5woaz7m

13/09/24

This morning we visited with MP to discuss the importance of increasing community access to sport and physical activity. With 35% of all sports facilities in the UK behind school gates, the Opening Schools Facilities Fund will be an important solution. pic.twitter.com/R6I3c3vsWn

09/09/24

Strong start from Year 11 students during tutor time practicing reducing cognitive load using content studied in their Geography and History lessons in the first week of term

06/09/24

We love welcoming back past pupils - looks like their sister was pleased to see them too! pic.twitter.com/FvqdkYWGyk

22/08/24

Congratulations to all staff and students at Harris Academy Peckham on their amazing GCSE results today! Read the full story at https://t.co/n4c6P9ZlbG pic.twitter.com/fpJXYt7ni4

22/08/24

Students and staff at Harris Academy Peckham are celebrating today after achieving fantastic GCSE results. Our students have made phenomenal progress and we are so very proud of them! Full story https://t.co/n4c6P9ZlbG pic.twitter.com/PWmji7DYkV

19/08/24

New Year 7 Summer school students enjoying their library. Welcome to HAP! pic.twitter.com/QnK2x18hxP

16/08/24

Peckham Soup Kitchen will be doing a BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE, supporting young people and families needing help to purchase new school uniforms, shirts, skirts and trousers https://t.co/S5dofXtGIP pic.twitter.com/Riii2dsCgU

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Year 6 Transition

ClaudetteWelcome to the Harris Academy Peckham (HAP) transition section.  If you are starting at HAP in September 2025 this section is for you and will be updated during the coming year.

It should help you to find out more about what it is like to be in Year 7 and what to expect.

We are delighted you have accepted a place for your child at HAP.  We have shared values that shape every aspect of life at HAP.  Our values are LEAP (Leadership, Enquiry, Aspiration and Perseverance). You can learn more than about our values and ethos here.

On this page you will find lots of helpful resources to help you make the transition from primary school to HAP.

Parents, if you have any queries please do email enquiries@harrispeckham.org.uk. If you use Twitter, please do follow us @PeckhamAcademy 

Claudette Bergin, Principal


Start of term dates for Year 7

The first day of term in early September will be announced nearer the time. The first day will run from 8:25am to 2:00pm. Students need to be on-site in full school uniform.


Taster day 

In line with the other schools in Southwark, we will holding a Taster Day for new Year 7 students in July 2025. The programme for the day will include a range of activities to reflect some of the subjects your son/daughter will study at Harris Academy Peckham.

Students should attend the day in their full primary school uniform and bring a pair of trainers/plimsolls in their bag. The day will start at 9:30am and finish at 2:30pm students should arrive promptly and report to the main reception.  Lunch will be provided.


Parent information meeting

In July 2025 all parents and carers will also be invited to an information meeting where they will receive a talk by the Principal.  On completion of the talk students will be dismissed with Parents and Carers at 2:30pm.


Uniform pop-up shop

On Wednesday 9th July 2025 there will be a pop-up uniform shop on site at Harris Academy Peckham from 4pm to 6pm.


Parents and Carers

Please see our special section for parents and carers, which will hopefully provide you with information about uniform and other useful tips to help you and your son / daughter make a successful transition to HAP.

Click here to go to our page for parents and carers.


Summer reading list

Click here to see your summer reading list [link coming soon].


Watch a video introduction from Ms Bergin


Virtual tour