Harris Academy Beckenham

Harris Academy Beckenham is a secondary school in Beckenham for ages 11 to 18.

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For Years 1 to 6, with a weekly view of what they have mastered and an 11+ track when you're ready.

Short inspection, May 2023.

Overall effectiveness: Harris Academy Beckenham continues to be an outstanding school.
Safeguarding: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

Inspectors found that behaviour of pupils is exemplary both in lessons and around the school site.
Inspectors found that leaders identify pupils with SEND quickly and train staff to provide highly effective support.
The report says leaders quickly identify pupils who struggle with reading and put in place bespoke support.
Inspectors found that the curriculum is broad and balanced, including the choice of studying Mandarin.

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The school aims to break down the barriers to social mobility so that there is no ceiling to what students can achieve.
The Sports Hall has been fully renovated with a new floor, new changing rooms with showers, new toilets, office space and storage and a gym is planned.

The academy has a specialism in Science and Enterprise.
Each subject has its own bespoke curriculum designed by subject specialist curriculum leaders.

Source: Harris Academy Beckenham website. Checked 10 November 2026.

Sports clubs run throughout the year include rugby, football, netball, athletics, lacrosse, tennis, basketball and rounders.
The school runs regular local, residential and international trips, with 68 trips run in the last year.

Source: Harris Academy Beckenham website. Checked 11 November 2026.

The published admission number for each year group is 180, with 20 external Year 12 places.

Source: Harris Academy Beckenham website. Checked 10 November 2026.

Sixth Form Open Evening is on Thursday 26 November 2026.
Open Mornings were held on 22, 23 and 24 September 2026 and the Open Events have now finished.

Source: Harris Academy Beckenham website. Checked 11 November 2026.

Support staff include a life coach and a speech and language therapist, each available twice a week, plus five teaching assistants.
Year 12 students sit induction assessments and formal examinations in February and June.

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School details: Get Information about Schools, Department for Education, URN 137121. Checked 9 November 2026.

For Years 1 to 6, with a weekly view of what they have mastered and an 11+ track when you're ready.