Harris Primary Academy Beckenham

A outstanding free schools school in Bromley. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Harris Primary Academy Beckenham.

Beckenham, BR33SJ Ofsted: Outstanding Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

79

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
64.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 76.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
88.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 24.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
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
26 June 2018
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
2037724578
Website
harrisprimarybeckenham.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140934
Type
Free schools
Phase
Primary
Address
Manor Way, Beckenham, BR3 3SJ
Website
www.harrisprimarybeckenham.org.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HARRIS FEDERATION
Capacity
436 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
413
Free School Meals
11.4% (47 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.1% (13 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.5%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
5.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
76.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
24.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
108.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
76.0 (+17.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
24.0 (+16.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
5.5 (12.0 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.5 (3.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 108.0 107.0
2023 109.0 109.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
52
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
413 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Down -1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Where every child matters and every moment counts."

Head Teacher's Message

A welcoming message from the Head of Academy emphasising commitment to helping every pupil achieve their potential, a challenging and inspiring curriculum, a wide range of trips, enrichment clubs and community activities, and the motto that every child matters and every moment counts.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

After school science club

Facilities

Vast natural woodland area on site (Wild Wood) Access to specialist facilities such as science laboratories at Harris Academy Beckenham

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced National Curriculum coverage Reading is central; Read Write Inc phonics used when children join, with focus on reading comprehension using diverse books Mastery mindset with high expectations, differentiation and links between prior knowledge SMSC and British Values embedded in curriculum planning Specialist teachers for Physical Education, Art and Mandarin Access to specialist facilities such as science laboratories at Harris Academy Beckenham to support transition to secondary education

Admissions Criteria

Reception admissions with an admission number of 60 for September 2026-2027. Applications should be made on London Borough of Bromley’s Common Application Form online. Key dates: 1 September 2025 Online application opens; 15 January 2026 online closing date for applications; 16 April 2026 Local Authority informs parents of allocated school; 30 April 2026 acceptance deadline; May–June 2026 appeals; December 2026 waiting lists closed (reapply via LA for in-year transfers). In-year applications should be directed to the Local Authority; forms for in-year transfer are available via Bromley’s guidance. Further details are available in HPABE Determined Admissions Policy 2025–26 and HPABe Determined Admissions Policy 2026–27.

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