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Harris Academy Falconwood
The Green, Welling, Kent, DA16 2PE, Bexley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
55.0 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,284
Capacity
1,150
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
112%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong emphasis on academic achievement, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-18. The school's GCSE results show an Attainment 8 score of 47.3, with 74% of pupils achieving a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating solid foundational skills. Parent satisfaction is notable, with 75% recommending the school, although the percentage of students progressing to top-third universities is relatively low at 12%.
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Last inspected: 16 October 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 47.3 | Top 42% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 74% | Top 30% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 50% | Top 36% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 44% | Top 38% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 28% | Top 38% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 73% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 12% | Average |
Based on 92 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (119 responses)
★★★★★3.5
My child feels safe
91%
My child is happy
85%
Good range of subjects
85%
Good range of extra-curricular
84%
My child makes good progress
81%
Behaviour is good
81%
School has high expectations
79%
I'd recommend this school
75%
Progress is communicated
71%
School supports development
66%
School keeps me informed
58%
School responds to concerns
49%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British52.0%
Black African12.2%
White Other8.6%
Asian Indian5.2%
Asian Other3.7%
Black Caribbean3.0%
Mixed Other2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Other1.7%
Asian Chinese1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Black Other0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
White Irish0.5%
Location
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51.45782, 0.08833 · DA16 2PE
School details
Local authorityBexley
RegionLondon
URN135677
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.harrisfalconwood.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Harris Academy Falconwood rated by Ofsted?
Harris Academy Falconwood was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 October 2019.
Is Harris Academy Falconwood a good school?
Harris Academy Falconwood scores 55.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 45% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Harris Academy Falconwood?
Based on 119 Ofsted Parent View responses, Harris Academy Falconwood receives a satisfaction score of 71% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Harris Academy Falconwood in GCSEs?
Harris Academy Falconwood achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.3. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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