Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Harris Academy in Peckham, Southwark, celebrated its ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rating with staff and students, marking a major milestone in academic excellence.
A number of musical, dramatic, and poetic performances were held to commemorate the positive assessment from the school inspectorate, and pupils were joined by the mayor of Southwark and local MP Miatta Fahnbulleh.
Ofsted inspectors gave the Southwark Academy an “outstanding” rating in every category, complimenting the “highly ambitious” curriculum, the “expert” faculty, and the “excellent” behavior of the pupils.
“Highly ambitious for the school and the role it plays in their local community”
was another compliment given to school administrators.
The Mayor of Southwark, the Academy’s principal, and representatives from the Harris Federation, including Chief Executive Sir Dan Moynihan and Lord Harris of Peckham, spoke to the audience about the Academy’s notable progress that resulted in its Ofsted success.
Students also heard from Peckham MP Miatta Fahnbulleh, who discussed the school’s achievements and history. She later reflected on the incident on X, writing that the report was a “collective achievement reflecting years of dedication” and an “extraordinary milestone.”
Claudette Bergin, Principal of Harris Academy Peckham, said:
“It was fantastic to see so many members of our community come together to celebrate our recent Ofsted achievement. Our students thoroughly enjoyed hearing from all our speakers, and showcasing their wide-ranging talents with a series of brilliant music, drama and poetry performances.
Thank you to everyone in our school community whose support contributed to our Ofsted outcome and to everyone who came along to celebrate, particularly the many members of our local community here in Peckham.”
What impact does the ‘outstanding’ rating have on Harris Academy’s future plans?
The accreditation supports the academy’s present methods of instruction, administration, and student assistance, promoting further spending on top-notch instruction and demanding academic standards.
Building on the acknowledgement of exceptional student conduct and development, the school will probably give special attention to underprivileged children and comprehensive wellness initiatives in order to maintain and enhance results.
An exceptional grade frequently draws in more money, collaborations, and community support, allowing the academy to further expand its buildings, extracurricular activities, and curriculum.
The award emphasizes the value of capable leadership and dedicated employees, encouraging continued leadership initiatives and professional growth to uphold excellence.
The academy’s reputation is improved both locally and internationally by the rating, which attracts more families and potential students and may result in a rise in enrollment and diversity.