Harris Academy Beckenham

A outstanding academy sponsor led school in Bromley. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Harris Academy Beckenham.

Beckenham, BR33SJ Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

61

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
62.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.38
English & Maths grade 4+ %
62.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 75.5%
Continue in education or training
54.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 60.0%
Sustained employment
46.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 21.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
6 June 2017
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Manor Way
Beckenham, BR33SJ
Phone
2086508694
Website
harrisbeckenham.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137121
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Manor Way, Beckenham, BR3 3SJ
Website
http://www.harrisbeckenham.org.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HARRIS FEDERATION
Capacity
1200 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,228
Free School Meals
22.2% (273 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.3% (28 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
54.1
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.7
English Attainment 8:
12.0
Maths Attainment 8:
10.9
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
15.5
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.7
Ebacc English:
97.4%
Ebacc Entry:
44.8%
Ebacc Humanities:
83.9%
Ebacc Languages:
70.3%
Ebacc Maths:
98.4%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.9%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.38
Progress 8 Range:
0.18 to 0.59
University Progression:
60.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
60.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
21.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
5.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
60%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
86 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
44.8 (+25.4 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
75.5 (+23.5 vs average)
Attainment 8:
54.1 (+14.6 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.38 (+0.6 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
77 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
154
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,228 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Sports Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma at Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
Computer Appreciation / Introduction (OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma at Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
Media/Film/Tv Studies (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Business Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma at Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(13 students)
Computer Appreciation / Introduction (OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma at Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(17 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"We strive for greatness in everything we set our minds to."

Resilience Resourcefulness Reciprocity Reflectiveness

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from the Principal Ciara Warnock. Harris Academy Beckenham is described as an outstanding, energy-filled 11–18 academy widely recognised as one of the most successful and highest performing schools in Bromley. The message emphasizes traditional values, smart uniform, high standards, excellent teaching, and a commitment to transforming life chances through a strong personal development and leadership focus, supported by the Harris Federation and a World Class status.

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