Located in London, Beckmead College is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 14 to 19. The school is a academy special converter and operates as a mixed school. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Beckmead College currently has around 84 pupils on roll, which is about 75% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 90.5% boys and 9.5% girls. Around 63.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 28.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 76.5%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 27.4%. white and black caribbean pupils make up about 22.6% , followed by caribbean at 22.6%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Tennison Road, London, SE25 5RR |
| Website: | www.beckmeadtrust.org/college |
| Telephone: | 02082894701 |
| School Type: | Academy special converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Croydon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Mark Allen |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 148772 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/04/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 14 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 112 |
| Number of Pupils: | 84 |
| Number of Boys: | 76 |
| Number of Girls: | 8 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 28.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 76.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 27.40% | 23 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 22.60% | 19 |
| Caribbean | 22.60% | 19 |
| Other Mixed | 8.30% | 7 |
| African | 7.10% | 6 |
| Other Black | 3.60% | 3 |
| Other White | 3.60% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 2.40% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 1.20% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 1.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 808 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 3out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 2,190 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavers Farm Primary School 58 Dinsdale Gardens , South Norwood SE25 6LT | 3out of 4 | 400 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School Alverston Gardens , South Norwood SE25 6LR | - not rated | 410 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School Alverston Gardens , South Norwood SE25 6LR | 3out of 4 | 410 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The South Norwood Academy 34 Crowther Road , South Norwood SE25 5QP | - not rated | 570 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Norwood Primary School 34 Crowther Road , South Norwood SE25 5QP | - not rated | 570 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 3out of 4 | 658 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Boys' High School The Crescent , CR9 2LX | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Stanley Technical High School for Boys Davidson Road , CR0 6DD | - not rated | 1,150 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Selhurst Mathematics and Computing Specialist School The Crescent , CR0 2HN | - not rated | 1,168 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Arena Albert Road , South Norwood SE25 4QL | 2out of 4 | 1,474 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 306 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 3,021 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckmead College Tennison Road , SE25 5RR | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge To School Samuel Taylor Youth Centre 194 Selhurst Road , South Norwood SE25 6XX | - not rated | 167 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Aspire Academy 11 Oliver Grove , South Norwood SE25 6EJ | 4out of 4 | 306 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aya College (Educational Provision) Holly Lodge , 16 Edith Road SE25 5PQ | - not rated | 945 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| RHIS School (Incorporating ALTE School) Bridge House , Rear of 2a Bensham Manor Road CR7 7AA | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.