The school also takes part in fundraising for annual trips to Sri Lanka in association with the Yala Fund, a charity which helps build and improve schools in towns in Sri Lanka.

The nearest tube station, Bermondsey on the Jubilee line, is located on Jamaica Road.

So the uniform since 2006 has changed to a navy skirt or trousers, navy suit jacket, long or short-sleeved pink open-neck Academy blouse, dark navy or black shoes, plain white, black or blue socks, plain dark tights and academy dark-coloured coat.

It is only optional for years 12 above Harris Academy Bermondsey has a lineup of clubs that mainly focus on media and enterprise, but also include other subject areas.

The Harris Federation runs 52 primary and secondary academies in London and Essex.