Beckmead College, London
Beckmead College is a special school for pupils aged 14 to 19 in London, part of The Beckmead Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Beckmead College in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Beckmead College are Bensham Manor School (0.9 miles, Outstanding); Chaffinch Brook School (1 mile, Good); Arise Academy (1.1 miles, Requires improvement); and Supreme Education AP (1.3 miles, selective).
Bensham Manor SchoolChaffinch Brook SchoolArise AcademySupreme Education AP
The trust
Beckmead College is one of 12 schools run by The Beckmead Trust, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 25 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 56% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 44% to a further education college and 4% into work.
Who goes there
50.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (35%), Mixed (33%) and Black (26%).
Almost every pupil at Beckmead College has an education, health and care plan (84 of 87 in 2026). The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Norwood Junction Rail Station, about 390 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Selhurst Road / Park Road (->w), 50 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Beckmead College issued 27 suspensions, 32.1 for every 100 pupils, and 1 permanent exclusion.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its April 2024 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Sixth form.
At a Glance
50.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Beckmead College
Policies, Funding & Ofsted Reports
30 Sep 2026
Safeguarding
27 Sep 2026
Term Dates
3 Sep 2026
News & Updates
15 Jul 2026
Governance
25 Mar 2026
Parent/Carers Information
10 Mar 2026
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Train Stations
Bus Stops
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 89
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 16
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 89 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 16 serious and 73 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
20 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Croydon is 54.5 (the median across 156 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
78%
Available places
87 pupils
112 places
25 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Croydon council
Places available
4,025
Applications
4,184
Got 1st preference
71.2%
Got preferred school
95.3%
All secondary applications across Croydon council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
3
SEN Support
84
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
87
Total Pupils
81
Boys
6
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
17
Teachers
5.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£57,868
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
26.9%
Overall absence
81.6%
Persistent absence
49
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Beckmead College
What are GCSE results like at Beckmead College?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Beckmead College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 6. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Beckmead College's Ofsted rating?
Beckmead College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2024.
What is the catchment area for Beckmead College?
No fixed boundary. When Beckmead College is oversubscribed, Croydon allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Beckmead College?
Beckmead College has around 87 pupils on roll. 51% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Beckmead College?
26.9% of sessions were missed at Beckmead College in 2024/25. 81.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Beckmead College?
Apply through Croydon's coordinated admissions process, naming Beckmead College on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Beckmead College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 89 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 16 serious and 73 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 20 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Croydon is 54.5 (the median across 156 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Beckmead College?
Beckmead College is at Tennison Road, London, SE25 5RR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)