Harris Academy Beulah Hill, based in London, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a academy 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.

Harris Academy Beulah Hill currently has around 1029 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.9% boys and 46.1% girls. Around 36.6% 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 7.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.3%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 24.3%. caribbean pupils make up about 17% , followed by other white at 10.4%

School Information

Address: Spurgeon Road, London, SE19 3UG
Website: harrisbeulahhill.org.uk
Telephone: 02086531661
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Croydon
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Billy Goldsmith
Religious character: None
Admissions policy:
Unique reference: 150055

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Ofsted Inspection

    Pupils

    General

    Age Range: 11 - 19
    Gender: Mixed
    School Capacity: 1100
    Number of Pupils: 1029
    Number of Boys: 555
    Number of Girls: 474

    Absence

    SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
    Overall absence: 7.6% 4%
    Persistent absence: 21.3% 8.2%

    Ethnicity

    African24.30%250
    Caribbean17.00%175
    Other White10.40%107
    White British10.20%105
    Other (any other ethnic group)6.20%64
    White and Black Caribbean5.20%53
    Other Mixed5.10%52
    Pakistani4.70%48
    Other Black4.00%41
    Other Asian3.60%37
    Unclassified2.50%26
    White and Black African2.40%25
    Indian1.60%16
    Bangladeshi1.40%14
    Chinese0.80%8
    White and Asian0.60%6
    Irish0.20%2
    Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
    Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

    Education - Secondary

    Progress 8 score

    Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
    School
    Town average
    0.28
    Local authority average
    0.03
    England average
    -0.03
    Entering EBacc
    School
    Town average
    48%
    Local authority average
    46%
    England average
    35%
    Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
    School
    Town average
    48%
    Local authority average
    51%
    England average
    41%
    Attainment 8 score
    School
    Town average
    46.5
    Local authority average
    50.0
    England average
    44.6
    EBacc average point score
    School
    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
    Thornton Heath Nursery School
    51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS
    3out of 4 2,042 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
    Dulwich Wood Nursery School
    Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS
    3out of 4 2,425 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 2,867 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
    Crosfield Nursery School
    Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD
    3out of 4 3,000 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

    Primary

    Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
    David Livingstone Academy
    Northwood Road , CR7 8HX
    4out of 4 571 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
    David Livingstone Primary School
    Northwood Road , CR7 8HX
    - not rated 571 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
    Downsview Primary and Nursery School
    Biggin Way , Upper Norwood SE19 3XE
    3out of 4 597 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
    All Saints Infant School
    Upper Beulah Hill , SE19 3LG
    - not rated 625 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
    All Saints CofE Primary School
    Upper Beulah Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 3LG
    - not rated 625 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

    Secondary

    Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
    Harris Academy Beulah Hill
    Spurgeon Road , SE19 3UG
    - not rated 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
    Westwood Girls' College for Languages and Arts
    Spurgeon Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3UG
    - not rated 7 yd Community school No Girls More About School
    Harris Academy Upper Norwood
    Spurgeon Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3UG
    - not rated 7 yd Academy sponsor led No Girls More About School
    Virgo Fidelis Convent Senior School
    147 Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1RS
    - not rated 958 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School
    The Norwood School
    Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY
    3out of 4 1,224 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

    Middle deemed secondary

    Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
    Stanford County Middle School
    Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB
    - not rated 3,062 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
    William Morris Middle School
    Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ
    - not rated 3,264 yd Community school Not Applicable 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 2,213 yd Free schools 16 to 19 Not Applicable Mixed More About School

    All-through

    Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
    Dunraven School
    94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB
    3out of 4 3,004 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
    Woodmansterne School
    Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ
    - not rated 3,122 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

    Not applicable

    Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
    Priory School
    Hermitage Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3QN
    3out of 4 800 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
    The Cedars School
    147 Central Hill , London SE19 1RS
    - not rated 932 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
    Hillcrest Norwood
    101 Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1BY
    - not rated 942 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
    Hillcrest
    101 Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1BY
    - not rated 950 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
    Henriette Le Forestier Preparatory School
    Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1RT
    - not rated 958 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

    School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.