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.

School Information

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

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 17/04/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 14 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 112
Number of Pupils: 84
Number of Boys: 76
Number of Girls: 8

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 28.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 76.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British27.40%23
White and Black Caribbean22.60%19
Caribbean22.60%19
Other Mixed8.30%7
African7.10%6
Other Black3.60%3
Other White3.60%3
White and Asian2.40%2
Unclassified1.20%1
White and Black African1.20%1
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Indian0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well below average (-1.69)
Of the 22 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 20 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-1.69
Town average
0.28
Local authority average
0.03
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
0%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
46%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
0%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
51%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
6.1
Town average
46.5
Local authority average
50.0
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
0.2
Town average
4.2
Local authority average
4.4
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

Nearby Schools

Nursery

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

Primary

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

Secondary

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

16 plus

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

Not applicable

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.