Harris Primary Academy Beckenham, Beckenham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at creating a happy, welcoming environment where pupils thrive academically and personally. Teachers have excellent subject knowledge and use skilled teaching to help pupils learn and express themselves clearly, with a strong emphasis on reading and writing skills. The school enriches learning with a wide variety of activities and clubs, preparing pupils very well for secondary school while developing their understanding of modern Britain.
Key Strengths
- Rich, ambitious curriculum that develops lifelong learners with clear progression of skills and knowledge across subjects -
- Phonics teaching is delivered skilfully with strong focus on reading, and pupils who struggle receive quick support -
- Excellent behavior and attitudes to learning, with pupils being polite, respectful and enthusiastic -
- Wide range of enrichment activities including clubs, museum visits, theatre workshops and sculpture art experiences -
- Swift identification of pupils with SEND who are well-supported to access the full curriculum
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with pupils knowing they are kept safe and able to identify staff members they trust to report concerns to.
Extracurricular Activities
Museum and gallery visits, theatre groups, sculpture art experiences, lacrosse, yoga, art clubs, travel ambassadors program
Harris Primary Academy Beckenham has successfully maintained the high standards identified at its previous outstanding inspection. Pupils thrive in this welcoming school where they receive excellent education and benefit from multiple enrichment activities.
At a Glance
8.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
197 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 88%. Maths has remained stable at around 90%. Writing has improved from 83% to 90%.
Class Sizes
29.8
Avg class size
29.8
Infant (KS1)
29.8
KS2
14
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
434 pupils
436 capacity
2 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Beckenham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Beckenham
Admissions Demand - Bromley
Places available
4,062
Applications
3,312
Got 1st preference
89.0%
Got preferred school
98.7%
Primary admissions across Bromley (2025/26)
Inspection History(3)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.71768%
Overall absence
4.85175%
Persistent absence
371
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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