Harris Academy BeckenhamManor Way , Beckenham

Located in Beckenham, Harris Academy Beckenham is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Harris Academy Beckenham currently has around 1264 pupils on roll, which is about 105% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 63.4% boys and 36.6% girls. Around 19.0% 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 6.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.1%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 38.7%. other white pupils make up about 13.6%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 96% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (90%) , including 54% who stay in school sixth forms and 33% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .