Located in Welling, Harris Academy Falconwood 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 does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Harris Academy Falconwood currently has around 1284 pupils on roll, which is about 112% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 57% boys and 43% girls. Around 17.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (52%). african pupils make up about 12.2%
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.
Around 96% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (88%) , including 54% who stay in school sixth forms and 29% progressing to further education , while 5% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | The Green, Welling, DA16 2PE |
| Website: | http://www.harrisfalconwood.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02083044916 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Bexley |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Darren Pearce |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 135677 |
Ofsted inspection date: 16/10/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1150 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1284 |
| Number of Boys: | 732 |
| Number of Girls: | 552 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 18.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 52.00% | 668 |
| African | 12.20% | 157 |
| Other White | 8.60% | 110 |
| Indian | 5.20% | 67 |
| Other Asian | 3.70% | 47 |
| Caribbean | 3.00% | 39 |
| Other Mixed | 2.90% | 37 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.80% | 23 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.70% | 22 |
| Chinese | 1.60% | 21 |
| White and Asian | 1.40% | 18 |
| Unclassified | 1.20% | 16 |
| Pakistani | 1.20% | 15 |
| White and Black African | 1.10% | 14 |
| Other Black | 0.90% | 12 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.90% | 11 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 7 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Primary Junior School The Green , DA16 2PF | - not rated | 206 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Primary Infant School Northumberland Avenue , DA16 2QE | - not rated | 206 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Primary School Northumberland Avenue , DA16 2QE | - not rated | 206 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Ridley Church of England VA Primary School Northumberland Avenue , DA16 2QE | 3out of 4 | 206 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Stationers' Primary Academy Eastcote Road , DA16 2ST | 4out of 4 | 811 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Falconwood The Green , DA16 2PE | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood College The Green , DA16 2PE | - not rated | 210 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crown Woods College 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2QN | - not rated | 984 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Stationers' Academy 145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT | 3out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley Grammar School Danson Lane , DA16 2BL | 4out of 4 | 1,426 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,717 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,717 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADO River Valley School Poets Corner Centre , 19a Keats Road DA16 3NB | - not rated | 1,751 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 4out of 4 | 1,861 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | - not rated | 1,861 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Cottage School Swingate Lane , Plumstead SE18 2JD | - not rated | 1,878 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hawthorn Cottage School Swingate Lane , Plumstead SE18 2JD | - not rated | 1,878 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.