The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 417
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 9.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bromley
- Trust
- HARRIS FEDERATION
- Head
- Mrs Deborah Hasim-Hayes (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Manor Way, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 3SJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHarris Academy Beckenham
Secondary · Very close
Balgowan Primary School
Primary · 867m away
Unicorn Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Clare House Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Marian Vian Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Churchfields Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Langley Park School for Boys
Secondary · 1.4km away
Langley Park School for Girls
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Harris Primary Academy Beckenham a selective school?
No. Harris Primary Academy Beckenham is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Harris Primary Academy Beckenham's Ofsted rating?
Harris Primary Academy Beckenham was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harris Primary Academy Beckenham?
Harris Primary Academy Beckenham currently has 417 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harris Primary Academy Beckenham take?
Harris Primary Academy Beckenham caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Harris Primary Academy Beckenham?
Harris Primary Academy Beckenham is in Beckenham, BR3 3SJ, in the Bromley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harris Primary Academy Beckenham have a sixth form?
No, Harris Primary Academy Beckenham does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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