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Beckmead Park Academy
Monks Orchard Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 3BZ, Croydon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.3 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
120
Capacity
152
Ages
5–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this academy serves a small cohort of 120 pupils and boasts an 85% parent satisfaction rate, indicating strong community support. However, academic performance shows room for improvement, as only 13% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and there are no entries for the EBacc or higher standards at KS2.
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Last inspected: 1 July 2025Quality 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. | 10.3 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 13% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (13 responses)
★★★★★3.6
Progress is communicated
92%
Behaviour is good
85%
I'd recommend this school
85%
School keeps me informed
77%
School responds to concerns
77%
Good range of subjects
77%
School supports development
77%
School has high expectations
77%
My child feels safe
69%
My child is happy
69%
My child makes good progress
69%
Good range of extra-curricular
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British41.7%
Black Caribbean14.2%
Mixed Other9.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.7.5%
Black Other5.0%
White Other4.2%
Black African4.2%
Mixed W+B African2.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Location
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51.37880, -0.02729 · BR3 3BZ
School details
Local authorityCroydon
RegionLondon
URN145591
School typeAcademy special converter
Websitewww.beckmeadtrust.org/park
Frequently asked questions
What is Beckmead Park Academy rated by Ofsted?
Beckmead Park Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 July 2025.
Is Beckmead Park Academy a good school?
Beckmead Park Academy scores 35.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% 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 Beckmead Park Academy?
Based on 13 Ofsted Parent View responses, Beckmead Park Academy receives a satisfaction score of 72% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Beckmead Park Academy in GCSEs?
Beckmead Park Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 10.3. 13% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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