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03/10/24

Keep up-to-date with any upcoming events here at HAB https://t.co/BvpAbxDttU pic.twitter.com/7tYmtwnzMe

17/09/24

Only 4 HAB Open Events Left This Year! Secure Your Spot Now and Discover What's in Store! pic.twitter.com/2QyYWPHxUs

16/09/24

🚀 HAB6 & Year 10! Join our online event with top law firms like Clifford Chance & Linklaters! Gain insights, work experience & apprenticeships.📅 Thurs 19th Sept, 5-7pm🔗 Sign up: https://t.co/iz7Z95lJY7 pic.twitter.com/9kXAc3SxaX

12/09/24

You can now download the application form directly from our website! Just head over to the Announcements page for all the details. pic.twitter.com/3UoRLbLL02

22/08/24

We proudly celebrate all our students' GCSE results at HAB! Their achievements reflect unwavering ambition, compassion, and respect. From late joiners to EAL learners, each has shown incredible resilience and dedication. Here's to their success! 🎉 pic.twitter.com/koAkW8V6Oc

15/08/24

HAB6 students are celebrating incredible results, reflecting their hard work and dedication! Nearly 40% have secured places at Russell Group universities, pursuing degrees from dentistry and law to architecture and pilot training. Well done, HAB6! pic.twitter.com/zoD3t8K5Z3

31/07/24

We’re rooting for you, Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix! 🏅 Dive into greatness today at 10am—HAB is behind you all the way! #AndreaSpendoliniSirieixhttps://t.co/9IjzeuWulV

19/07/24

What a fantastic sports day to wrap up the summer term at HAB! 🏅☀️ From thrilling races to nail-biting matches, our students showcased incredible talent and teamwork. Kudos to everyone who participated and made it a day to remember! 🎉 pic.twitter.com/Dy05s7hL4Q

18/07/24

Year 9 students visited The National Gallery on 17th July, exploring renowned artworks and expanding their vocabulary. They discussed "The Execution of Lady Jane Grey" and Hogarth's "Marriage A-la-Mode," enhancing their appreciation of art. https://t.co/0g3o2banUz pic.twitter.com/8uppeePGdA

17/07/24

Year 9 students visited South London Gallery and participated in a workshop, creating collages inspired by the idea of 'utopia'. pic.twitter.com/0dT0GSdygr

16/07/24

Good luck to our Yr 10 students in the Motivez 'Sustainable Southwark' competition at UCL! Join us at 5pm Wednesday to support them in winning the cash prize and TfL work experience. Promoting STEM careers and sustainability! RSVP: https://t.co/qveOsYXkDp pic.twitter.com/FWwJ7A5q7U

15/07/24

Celebrating Diversity 🎉Our Culture Day at HAB last week was a fabulous celebration of our diverse community, proudly presented by our school. Click the link below to read more about the day 👇🏽https://t.co/p6e8O9FoAo pic.twitter.com/uzKq8hnyOu

09/07/24

Only 1 Day Left! 🎟️Get your tickets from Ms. Morris in the Library. Don't miss out on this exciting event! pic.twitter.com/Lvq4JU50ZV

04/07/24

HAB Summer Music Concert Shines with Spectacular Success. Huge thanks to all performers and 6th formers back stage, for making the HAB Summer Music Concert such a great experience. Your talent and hard work made the night unforgettable. Photos by Vidhi HAB6. pic.twitter.com/4RxSMh8FLe

03/07/24

Welcome Class of 2031: Your New Journey Begins!#Year6Transition pic.twitter.com/4J7Dz2zA4O

03/07/24

Our Year 7 mathematicians excelled in the UKMT Junior Maths Challenge! Half earned Bronze & Silver certificates. Hana & Zoe stood out with Silver & "Best in School" titles. Congrats to all participants! Their dedication inspires us. We're so proud! pic.twitter.com/rQWOlkPIeE

01/07/24

Cricket, Chinese culture, Hot & Cold Chemistry – it has been brilliant hosting Year 5 classes from primary schools.Workshops in drama, dance, art, singing, FT & DT have given the pupils a taste of secondary school 🎉#Year6Transition pic.twitter.com/UCLrFgQUta

28/06/24

To our Year 11's & 13's...Wishing the very best of futuresFarewell as you head for your amazing adventures!Congratulations on your Graduation.#ProudToBeHAB pic.twitter.com/lnziyFgnX4

19/06/24

It was lovely to have you! Look forward to more visits in the future!

17/06/24

Excited to share that Chloe in year 10, won 2nd place in The Jack Petchey cartoon competition! “My artwork, titled "Be the Person Who You Want to Be," celebrates self-confidence and staying true to yourself. Never change for anyone else!” 💫#Art pic.twitter.com/YuyyuUC5eP

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Academy Admissions

Welcome to the Harris Academy Bermondsey admissions information page. Our full policy, with details of our admissions criteria, can be downloaded at the bottom of this page.


Offers for Year 7 - 3 March 2025

Academy admissions contact details

Applications for Year 7 places should be made online at:https://www.southwark.gov.uk/schools-and-education/school-admissions/secondary-admissions

For other years please contact Elif Karadal
Telephone: 020 7237 9316
Email: info@harrisbermondsey.org.uk
Address: Harris Academy Bermondsey, 55 Southwark Park Road, London, SE16 3TZ

Our in year admission online application form can be found here


Year 7 applications

Harris Academy Bermondsey will admit at least 180 girls in Year 7.  

Applications for Year 7 places must be made online at https://www.southwark.gov.uk/schools-and-education/school-admissions/secondary-admissions/applying-for-a-secondary-school-place

If the number of applications exceeds 180, girls with statements of Special Educational Needs in which the Harris Academy Bermondsey is named will be admitted before others. All other applicants will be considered in accordance with the criteria below, applied in order:

  • Looked after children in public care and previously looked after children who ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangement/residence or special guardianship order), including internationally adopted previously looked after children
  • Students for whom admission to the academy is essential because of significant medical/social needs. All applications under this criterion must be supported with relevant written evidence from a doctor or social worker
  • Students whose siblings currently attend the academy and who will continue to do so on the date of admission
  • Students whose siblings currently attend Harris Boys’ East Dulwich in years 7 to 11 and who will continue to do so on the date of admission
  • Girls who are in attendance at Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park
  • Children of staff members employed at Harris Academy Bermondsey
  • Proximity of students’ permanent address to the academy using straight line, computer calculated measurements

Year 7 admissions - key dates

Applications for places will be made in accordance with local authority admission arrangements and will be made on the Common Application Form provided and administered by the local authority. The Academy will work to the common admissions timetable agreed by Southwark Council Applications for September 2024.

  • 1st September 2024 - Applications for Year 7 places in 2025 opens
  • 31st October 2024 - Closing date for applications for Year 7 places in September 2025
  • 3rd March 2025 - The Local Authority notifies parents about successful applications to secondary school
  • 31st March 2025 - Closing date for appeals for primary to secondary transfer. Appeals must be made by 4pm on the closing day. Appeals will be heard from Tuesday 22nd April.

 

 

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For parents/carers who wish to appeal

The Local Authority notifies parents about successful applications to Secondary School on 3rd March 2025.

Parents have the right to appeal to an independent panel if they are dissatisfied with an admission decision of Harris Academy Bermondsey. Parents should complete an appeal form stating the reason for the appeal based on the published admissions criteria. The appeal form and guidance notes for appeals can be downloaded at the bottom of the page.

The closing date for appeals for primary to secondary transfer is 31st March 2025. Appeals must be made by 4pm on the closing day. Appeals will be heard from Tuesday 22nd April.

Appeals lodged after the given dates will be heard within 40 school days of the appeal deadline or 30 school days of being lodged, whichever is the later date.

Parents/carers will be sent notification of the appeal hearing at least ten clear school days in advance of the hearing. They will also be sent a copy of the school's case at least seven clear working days in advance of the hearing.

Additional supporting information

If a parent/carer wishes to submit further evidence, which was not included with their initial appeal, they should ensure this is received at least seven clear working days (not counting the day of postage or the hearing) in advance of your appeal.   

Only a short document, such as a doctor’s letter not previously available, will be accepted up to five clear working days prior to the hearing.  Any additional evidence or information received after this deadline will not be circulated and may not be considered at the hearing.

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