Harris Primary Academy Beckenham

Harris Primary Academy Beckenham is a primary school in Beckenham for ages 4 to 11.

Daily practice for Harris Primary Academy Beckenham pupils

Daily maths and English that follow the national curriculum for your child's year. Start with a free five-minute class.

Short inspection, July 2025.

The report says the school has made learning to read a top priority, with phonics taught skilfully and consistently.
Inspectors found pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified swiftly and supported to access the full curriculum.

Our summary of Ofsted's report. Read the full reports on Ofsted's website. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Every child is unique and deserves the opportunity to be happy, feel valued and experience success.

The school uses the Read Write Inc phonics programme.
Pupils in Year 2 to Year 6 have one Mandarin lesson per week.
The school day runs from 8.40am to 3.30pm, with 34 hours 10 minutes of teaching per week.
Families can borrow books from the library trolley in the Reception Area or the main school office.
The school has specialist subject teachers for PE, Art and Mandarin.
The extracurricular programme includes music, dance, sports and drama.

Piano lessons are offered with a piano teacher, booked through an online link.
Every half term, Reception children have one trip or in-school experience linked to their learning.

Places on open day sessions are booked by emailing the school office at info@harrisprimarybeckenham.org.uk.

For children with special educational needs, the school works with parents and specialists to create a plan for supporting them.

From Harris Primary Academy Beckenham's curriculum maps.

Science: Animals including humans and their body systems. Everyday materials and their uses. Seasonal changes and plants. Everyday materials
History: Changes in toys over time. Significant people in history. Significant people from history. How toys have changed over time
Computing: Online safety and animated storybooks
Art: Drawing, collage, painting, printing, sculpture and textiles by famous artists
PE: Multiskills and footskills. Gymnastics, dance, tag rugby and athletics
RE: How communities celebrate new life and Christianity. Belonging to a community and special sacred buildings. Stories and their special meanings
Spanish: Vocabulary on establishment, family, numbers, colours, food and drink

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School details: Get Information about Schools, Department for Education, URN 140934. 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.