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Harris Academy Beckenham
Manor Way, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 3SJ, Bromley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
86.3 / 100
Top 14%
Better than 86% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,264
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 24% of schools nationally, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance. A commendable 79% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 72% progress to university, with 10% attending top-third institutions. However, the school may benefit from further enhancing its EBacc entry percentage, currently at 64%.
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Last inspected: 6 June 2017Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 51.6 | Top 24% 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%. | 79% | Top 18% 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%. | 59% | Top 20% 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%. | 64% | Top 33% 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%. | 30% | Top 33% 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%. | 72% | 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%. | 10% | Below avg |
Based on 81 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British38.7%
White Other13.6%
Black African9.3%
Black Caribbean7.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.6%
Mixed Other4.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Black Other2.8%
Other2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Asian Other1.7%
Asian Indian1.6%
Asian Chinese1.6%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
White Irish0.7%
Location
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51.39976, -0.02580 · BR3 3SJ
School details
Local authorityBromley
RegionLondon
URN137121
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.harrisbeckenham.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Harris Academy Beckenham rated by Ofsted?
Harris Academy Beckenham was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 June 2017.
Is Harris Academy Beckenham a good school?
Harris Academy Beckenham scores 86.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 14% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Harris Academy Beckenham in GCSEs?
Harris Academy Beckenham achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.6. 79% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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