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Harris Academy Beckenham

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Ciara Warnock

corporate_fareHARRIS FEDERATION

location_onBeckenham, BR3 3SJ

language Visit Website phone 2086508694

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2017

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Students

1,163

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Attainment 8

51.6

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GCSE Rank

#8 in Bromley

#757 of 3,216 nationally

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Harris Academy Beckenham is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Beckenham, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Highly competitive: 1.7× more applications than places — plan well ahead.

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School Summary

Harris Academy Beckenham is an academy sponsor led in Beckenham, Bromley, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of HARRIS FEDERATION. The school has approximately 1,264 pupils on roll, of whom 22% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.6, placing the school #8 in Bromley and #757 of 3,216 nationally. 58.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 21.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 19 A-level subjects. 48.1% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 13.1% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.14 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.7× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

51.6

Grade 5+ E&M

58.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)21.5%

Entering EBacc63.90%

EBacc APS4.65

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.38

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc62.50%

EBacc APS5.01

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.30

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc71%

EBacc APS4.75

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.53

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

57.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc74%

EBacc APS5.29

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc42%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.16

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc26%

EBacc APS4.26

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.33

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28%

EBacc APS4.4

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.14

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*3.0%

Achieving A*–A13.1%

Achieving A*–B48.1%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate96.7%

A-level subjects offered19

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.29

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate97.80%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate96.60%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate97.4%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

04 May 2023

Inspection Report

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06 June 2017

Inspection Report

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03 July 2013

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2017-06-06

Maintained Academy and School Short inspection Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2013-07-03

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

3.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.1%(39 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,264 pupils. During this period, there were 45 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.6%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,264	45	3.6%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,275	43	3.4%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,217	24	2.0%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,228	13	1.1%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,237	14	1.1%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,155	10	0.9%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,163	26	2.2%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,165	22	1.9%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,130	26	2.3%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,135	23	2.0%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,150	14	1.2%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,144	21	1.8%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,146	7	0.6%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,160	13	1.1%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,174	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,174	15	1.3%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,178	13	1.1%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,152	15	1.3%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,152	18	1.6%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,161	14	1.2%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,071	11	1.0%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,090	5	0.5%	3.0%	3
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,100	10	0.9%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,035	3	0.3%	3.0%	3
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,031	6	0.6%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,040	8	0.8%	3.1%	2

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 60 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 44 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 42 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 27 pupils

Physical Disability 10 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

80.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

88.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

22.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree49%

agree39%

disagree4%

strongly disagree3%

don't know5%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree26%

agree52%

disagree14%

strongly disagree7%

don't know1%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree31%

agree29%

disagree9%

strongly disagree9%

don't know2%

not applicable20%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes18%

no82%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree13%

agree48%

disagree19%

strongly disagree6%

dont know13%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree58%

agree33%

disagree4%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree38%

agree47%

disagree10%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree31%

agree48%

disagree17%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree38%

agree51%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree50%

agree44%

disagree3%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree32%

agree43%

disagree14%

strongly disagree4%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes83%

no17%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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