Harris Primary Academy Beckenham, Beckenham

In its own words: "Whatever a child's background or starting point, the staff at HPABe are ambitious for all children and aim to ensure they finish Year 6 with the knowledge, academic skills and life skills in order to thrive. We recognise and value each child's individual personality and work to develop their self-confidence and self-esteem."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Our Academy opened in September 2015 in order to provide high quality primary places for local families. We believe that every child is unique and that each deserves the opportunity to be happy, feel valued and experience success. We are part of a Federation of schools with an established track record in Bromley and across London."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include dance and drama.

The school runs after-school care until 6:00pm.

Coming up: an open day on Friday 6 November 2026 at 9.45am, an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 1.45pm, an open day on Thursday 19 November 2026 at 1.45pm and an open day on Friday 4 December 2026 at 9.45am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 88% of Year 6 pupils at Harris Primary Academy Beckenham reached the expected standard in reading and 90% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 79% in Bromley and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (88% in reading, 90% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 55 families put Harris Primary Academy Beckenham as their first choice and 318 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 12 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Harris Primary Academy Beckenham are Balgowan Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 86% reading, 78% maths); Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 97% reading, 97% maths); Unicorn Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 77% reading, 80% maths); and Clare House Primary School (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 90% reading, 95% maths).

Harris Primary Academy Beckenham's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

Harris Primary Academy Beckenham is one of 59 schools run by Harris Federation, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 79% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

197 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Harris Primary Academy Beckenham (as of September 2025): 99% would recommend the school, 98% say their child is happy there and 82% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (99%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (82%).

8.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 43 pupils (9.9%) received SEN support and 15 (3.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Eden Park Rail Station, about 1140 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bramerton Road (->s), 150 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Harris Primary Academy Beckenham stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, Harris Primary Academy Beckenham issued 8 suspensions, 1.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Harris Primary Academy Beckenham are Harris Academy Beckenham (0.1 miles), Orion Eden Park (0.6 miles), Langley Park School for Boys (0.9 miles) and Langley Park School for Girls (0.9 miles).