Harris Academy Beckenham
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Bromley |
| Address | Manor Way, BR3 3SJ |
| School Website | www.harrisbeckenham.org.uk/ |
| Telephone | 2086508694 |
| URN | 137121 |
School Census
| Total | 1163 |
| Girls/Boys | 396/767 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 34.0%/66.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 19.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 221 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 10.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 06/06/2017 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 06/06/2017 | Outstanding |
| 03/07/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 06/06/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 03/07/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 63.50% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 69.80% |
| Entering EBacc | 62.50% |
| EBacc average point score | 5.01 |
| Progress 8 | 0.38 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 58% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 71% |
| Entering EBacc | 71% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.72 |
| Progress 8 | 0.27 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 57.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 69% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 79% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 5.29 |
| Progress 8 | 0.53 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 2.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1469 |
| As first preference | 298 |
| As second preference | 395 |
| As third preference | 308 |
| Total Offers Made | 176 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 135 |
| second preference offers | 35 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.96% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1422 |
| As first preference | 302 |
| As second preference | 364 |
| As third preference | 317 |
| Total Offers Made | 216 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 154 |
| second preference offers | 49 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.80% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1299 |
| As first preference | 257 |
| As second preference | 319 |
| As third preference | 306 |
| Total Offers Made | 220 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 143 |
| second preference offers | 51 |
| third preference offers | 15 |
| first preference v offers | 1.87% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1266 |
| As first preference | 194 |
| As second preference | 301 |
| As third preference | 326 |
| Total Offers Made | 200 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 104 |
| second preference offers | 44 |
| third preference offers | 34 |
| first preference v offers | 2.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1290 |
| As first preference | 182 |
| As second preference | 344 |
| As third preference | 339 |
| Total Offers Made | 202 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 85 |
| second preference offers | 77 |
| third preference offers | 34 |
| first preference v offers | 1.62% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1219 |
| As first preference | 206 |
| As second preference | 295 |
| As third preference | 314 |
| Total Offers Made | 215 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 127 |
| second preference offers | 55 |
| third preference offers | 21 |
| first preference v offers | 1.73% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1210 |
| As first preference | 239 |
| As second preference | 289 |
| As third preference | 297 |
| Total Offers Made | 212 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 138 |
| second preference offers | 46 |
| third preference offers | 17 |
| first preference v offers | 1.60% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 937 |
| As first preference | 197 |
| As second preference | 231 |
| As third preference | 210 |
| Total Offers Made | 199 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 123 |
| second preference offers | 48 |
| third preference offers | 18 |
| first preference v offers | 1.35% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 776 |
| As first preference | 131 |
| As second preference | 190 |
| As third preference | 165 |
| Total Offers Made | 205 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 97 |
| second preference offers | 58 |
| third preference offers | 23 |
| first preference v offers | 1.30% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 678 |
| As first preference | 149 |
| As second preference | 159 |
| As third preference | 136 |
| Total Offers Made | 220 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 115 |
| second preference offers | 61 |
| third preference offers | 26 |
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 508 |
| As first preference | 95 |
| As second preference | 102 |
| As third preference | 111 |
| Total Offers Made | 231 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 92 |
| second preference offers | 46 |
| third preference offers | 28 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 62% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 20% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 18% |
| no | 82% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| dont know | 13% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 83% |
| no | 17% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 38.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 13% |
| african ethnic origin | 11% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 6.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 6.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 5.1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 38.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 12.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 11% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 7.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 5% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Harris Primary Academy Beckenham
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Manor Way, , BR3 3SJ
Clare House Primary School
(0.50 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Overbury Avenue, , BR3 6PY
Unicorn Primary School
(0.58 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Creswell Drive, , BR3 3AL