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01/07/25

We’re proud to share the highlights from our Outstanding Ofsted event! Dive into the celebration, achievements, and reflections that made it so special. Find them here: https://t.co/OYzfAGm7eK

30/06/25

Garden Project Update! Our students have been digging in — planting, planning, and watching their hard work grow. A brilliant blend of learning and nature! pic.twitter.com/NlEIQ1ojt1

30/06/25

KS3 DT in action! Creativity, precision, and passion on display — future designers in the making! pic.twitter.com/5xbCKli6gm

29/06/25

Your presence and encouragement mean the world to us and our students https://t.co/rHh26kxBZj

28/06/25

Thank you Stephen. We hope to see you soon at HAP. https://t.co/EPiRglJdW8

28/06/25

Fascinating to hear about our Outstanding history https://t.co/TYVzqidyvj

28/06/25

We were delighted to welcome to our event—thank you for your time, encouragement, and continued support for our young people and their futures. Your presence meant a great deal to our community! https://t.co/yhL8SDw2SU

28/06/25

🏅 What a joy it was to host sports day! A brilliant display of energy, teamwork, and sunshine-filled smiles. pic.twitter.com/8W0S0khqPc

27/06/25

An Outstanding Academy deserves nothing less than an Outstanding cake. pic.twitter.com/G9zpnzOpJ5

27/06/25

Outstanding students for an Outstanding Ofsted! Proud doesn’t begin to cover it — their hard work and spirit truly shine through. pic.twitter.com/qc98oactLQ

27/06/25

Harris Federation Named Trust of the Year at TES Schools Awards - Harris Highlights - Harris Federation... https://t.co/AuD4PU4TXK

27/06/25

At their celebration assembly, the air was electric – a performance bursting with poetry, drama and music. Students and staff lit up the room, and it was a joy to be around. pic.twitter.com/CVK6nVvw5I

27/06/25

Proud CEO moment! Watching former students thrive in their careers is the ultimate reward. Their success is a testament to the power of education, mentorship, and resilience. Here's to the future leaders who started with us! pic.twitter.com/q6KtRsEiqZ

24/06/25

A heartfelt farewell to our amazing Chair of Governors. Your leadership, wisdom, and support have meant the world to us. You’ll be truly missed — thank you for everything! 💐 pic.twitter.com/xx3pfmPvjI

23/06/25

Do you want to shape the future of Peckham Square? Come to our event at Peckham Square on Wednesday 25th June 5-7pm, The event will include a tour of the square and a panel discussion focusing on engaging young people in shaping Peckham Square's future. https://t.co/3jp5B3Nkmq

19/06/25

Premises Officer with in Info/Apply: https://t.co/xSe4GiPvlo#FacilitiesJobs pic.twitter.com/xDL6ggH84O

19/06/25

The Academy garden project is up and running! Huge thanks to the students who are helping to bring this green dream to life. If you would like to donate some plants please get in touch. Let’s grow together! 🌼 🍅#SchoolGarden pic.twitter.com/Mgktv4uFgJ

19/06/25

This weekend we’ll be celebrating our High Streets on Bellenden Road, in Peckham. All ages are invited to enjoy a day filled with children's games, live music, cycling activities, food and much more. #HighStreetsforPeoplehttps://t.co/EPjJoZ0q2r pic.twitter.com/IGJuZwOkik

18/06/25

There’s something special about the quiet hum of a library filled with students. Today, we celebrate the students who make the most of this space—not just as a study zone, but as a hub for collaboration, creativity, and personal growth. pic.twitter.com/sq0wJjG5wy

17/06/25

This Saturday, Join us to celebrate our High Streets on Bellenden Road, Peckham on 21 June, 11am to 4pm. There’ll be children’s games, music, cycling activities and much more. Learn more in the comments below #HighStreetsforPeoplehttps://t.co/2B5URVXp3l pic.twitter.com/16ZJom1LG2

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Academy Admissions

Welcome to the Harris Academy Peckham admissions information page. Please look at our open events page for details of our open evenings for prospective parents, carers and students.

Our full policy, with details of our admissions criteria, can be downloaded at the bottom of the page. A brief summary of the application procedure follows, for Year 7 and in-year admissions. You can also download our prospectus below.


Should you have any questions regarding admissions then please contact

Ms H Crick 
Telephone: 0207 703 4417
Email: enquiries@harrispeckham.org.uk
Address: Harris Academy Peckham, 112 Peckham Road, London, SE15 5DZ


Year 7 applications

The Academy has an admission number of 120 in Year 7 for September 2025.

For admissions into the next year’s Year 7, parents and carers are required to complete an on-line application form, known as the Common Application Form (CAF) which can be found at http://www.eadmissions.org.uk. No applications direct to the Academy can be accepted.

Parents are strongly advised to read carefully the full Academy Admissions Policy 2025-26 and information and advice from the local authority. The main points to remember are:

  • You must submit an application form to your Local Education Authority if applying online by 31 October 2024. A place at any secondary school can only be offered if an application has been received.
  • Think carefully about the order in which you place your chosen schools on the form. You should enter your most preferred school first on the list. Please remember to enter the full name of Harris Academy Peckham. There are several different Harris academies and an entry of simply “Harris Academy” will be ignored.

On 3rd March 2025, the local authority will notify you of the school where your child has been offered a place. If you are happy with the offer, you MUST ACCEPT this place by returning the acceptance form to the local authority.

If you are unhappy that you did not receive an offer of a school place at Harris Academy Peckham, you have the right to lodge an independent appeal with us.


Year 7 key dates

31st October 2024

CAF forms returned to home Local Authority

3rd March 2025

Local Authority informs parents/carers of allocated school

31st March 2025 (4pm)

Deadline for appeals to be made in writing to the Academy

May/June 2025

Appeals heard. Appeals will be heard in May/June 2025

1st September 2025

Waiting lists closed and replaced by casual admissions waiting lists. Parents/carers will need to re-apply as a casual admission, if still waiting.


Student Transition Day and parent information

In line with the other schools in Southwark, we will holding a Taster Day for new Year 7 students on Wednesday 2nd 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 students should arrive promptly and report to the main reception.  

In the afternoon, parents and carers should look to arrive at the Academy for 1.45pm where they will receive a talk by the  Principal in the main hall. On completion of the talk, students will be dismissed with Parents and Carers at 2.30pm via Peckham Road.

There will also be a pop-up uniform shop at the academy selling school uniform on Wednesday 9th July 2025, 4:00-6:00pm.

Please be aware there is no on-site parking.


 

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In-year applications (new students)

If you are looking for a place in Harris Academy Peckham because you have recently moved into the area, or your child is at another secondary school and you feel that a change of school would benefit their education and/or general well-being, you are entitled to apply for a school place. 

Please contact Admissions at the Academy (contact details above) to request a mid-year admission form, or you can download it from below. Please note that there is no guarantee that a place will be available, but you have the right of appeal if you are refused a place.

IN-Year-admission-form.pdf


For parents/carers who wish to appeal

Parent(s) wishing to appeal against the Academy’s decision on admissions, for any year group, should complete an Appeal Form (see below) stating the reason for the appeal, based on the published Admissions Criteria.

If you wish to appeal you must contact Admissions at the Academy who will send you an appeals form to complete.

Completed forms should be sent to the Clerk to the Appeal Panel at Harris Academy Peckham, 112 Peckham Road, London, SE15 5DZ.

Completed appeal forms for Year 7, must be received by the Academy by 4pm on 31st March 2025. Appeals will be heard in May/June 2025.

The appeals will be heard, in private, by an independent appeal panel. The Clerk to the Appeal Panel will make an appointment within a reasonable time. Appeals may be made in English or the parents’/carers’ first language.

  • Only one appeal per application is allowed.
  • Appeals are conducted in person, and you may bring a friend.

The appeal hearing

The Academy will arrange for an Independent Appeals Panel to consider the Academy's reasons for refusal and your reasons for wanting to attend the Academy.  

The panel will consist of three people (two will have education experience and one will be an independent person with no education experience).

The panel will consider the case put forward by you and the Academy. They must consider the admission arrangements for the Academy and the reasons why you want to attend that particular school.  The panel must exercise its discretion by balancing the weight of your argument (for wanting to attend) against the Academy’s reasons for refusal i.e. the prejudice that one more student would cause to the education of the students already offered and the health and safety of all the students already attending the Academy, also taking into account the Academy's published admission arrangements.  

The decision of the Independent Appeals Panel is binding on the admissions authority and the parents.

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