Beckmead College
Details
| Age Range | 14-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Academy special converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Croydon |
| Address | Tennison Road, SE25 5RR |
| School Website | www.beckmeadtrust.org/college |
| Telephone | 2082894701 |
| URN | 148772 |
School Census
| Total | 72 |
| Girls/Boys | 2/70 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 2.8%/97.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 36 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 11.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 17/04/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 17/04/2024 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 17/04/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 17 April 2024 | School inspection: Good | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 3.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.17 |
| Progress 8 | -2.74 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | 0% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.23 |
| Progress 8 | -1.69 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 0.22 |
| Progress 8 | -2.6 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 57% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 43% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 93% |
| no | 7% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 14% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 93% |
| no | 7% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 36.4% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 15.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 13% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 9.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 9.1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 6.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 45.8% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 13.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 11.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 8.3% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 6.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 5.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
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