Harris Academy Beckenham
Beckenham, BR3 3SJ · Bromley · secondary school
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4th of 19 secondary schools in Bromley we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.1/10 against 872 of them, against 8.0/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 59.7 · 81 | 30% | 2.42 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.38 · 78 | 25% | 1.95 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 54.5 · 84 | 10% | 0.84 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Harris Academy Beckenham overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.5% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 51.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.38 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in July 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs including Volleyball, Robotics, and Film, and participate in sports such as Rugby, Lacrosse, and Athletics. Arts provision includes Choir, Orchestra, and Musical. The school offers a trip to Frylands and runs an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,302 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,200. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils in transitioning to sixth form or further education? What specific support is available for pupils who need
What Ofsted said about Harris Academy Beckenham
Overview
Harris Academy Beckenham continues to be an outstanding school, providing an "exceptional education" underpinned by a strong academic ethos. Leaders maintain "extremely high expectations" for pupil achievement, fostering a culture where students are "resilient," "highly reflective," and enthusiastic about their learning.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and balanced," allowing pupils to build knowledge "progressively over time" with teachers demonstrating "very strong subject knowledge."
- Pupils exhibit "exemplary" behaviour and are described as "kind towards each other," creating a safe and positive environment.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "highly effective," ensuring they "achieve the aims of the curriculum successfully."
- Leaders provide "highly effective careers advice and guidance," including bespoke support for sixth-form applications to universities and apprenticeships.
- Staff wellbeing is prioritised through effective workload management and a "highly effective professional development programme."
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding" where staff are well trained to identify concerns and pupils receive age-appropriate education on safety and consent.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 54.1 |
| 2024/25 | 51.6 |
| 2025/26 | 54.5 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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