Harris Girls Academy Bromley, based in Beckenham, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a girls 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 Girls Academy Bromley currently has around 1096 pupils on roll, which is about 88% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 0.7% boys and 99.3% girls. Around 27.0% 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%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.6%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 18.1%. african pupils make up about 16.6% , followed by caribbean at 13%

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 98% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (94%) , including 76% who stay in school sixth forms and 15% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Lennard Road, Beckenham, BR3 1QR
Website: http://www.harrisbromley.org.uk
Telephone: 02087785917
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Bromley
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Steven Sherwin
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 137379

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 21/11/2017

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Girls
School Capacity: 1250
Number of Pupils: 1096
Number of Boys: 8
Number of Girls: 1088

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6% 4%
Persistent absence: 14.6% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British18.10%198
African16.60%182
Caribbean13.00%143
Other White8.60%94
Other Asian7.60%83
Other Mixed7.30%80
White and Black Caribbean4.60%50
Unclassified3.60%39
Pakistani3.30%36
Other (any other ethnic group)2.90%32
Indian2.90%32
Other Black2.70%30
White and Asian2.30%25
White and Black African2.30%25
Chinese2.10%23
Bangladeshi1.80%20
Irish0.40%4
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well above average (0.98)
Of the 178 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 167 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.98
Town average
0.41
Local authority average
0.35
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
92%
Town average
71%
Local authority average
41%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
65%
Town average
61%
Local authority average
37%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
57.7
Town average
54.2
Local authority average
43.5
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
5.7
Town average
5.1
Local authority average
4.0
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
98%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Alexandra Infant School
Kent House Road , BR3 1JG
- not rated 520 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Alexandra Infant School
Kent House Road , BR3 1JG
3out of 4 520 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Alexandra Junior School
Cator Road , Sydenham SE26 5DS
- not rated 687 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Alexandra Junior School
Cator Road , Sydenham SE26 5DS
- not rated 687 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Royston Primary School
High Street , Penge SE20 7QR
- not rated 731 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Harris Girls Academy Bromley
Lennard Road , BR3 1QR
4out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Cator Park School
Lennard Road , BR3 1QR
- not rated 0 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Sedgehill School
Sedgehill Road , SE6 3QW
- not rated 1,586 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Sedgehill Academy
Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW
3out of 4 1,762 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Forest Hill School
Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN
3out of 4 1,983 yd Community school No Boys More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Woodbrook School
2 Hayne Road , BR3 4HY
- not rated 858 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kings London
25 Beckenham Road , BR3 4PR
- not rated 1,104 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Woodside Park School
2 Blean Grove , Penge SE20 8QU
- not rated 1,253 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Trinity School
4 Recreation Road , Sydenham SE26 4ST
- not rated 1,746 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Watergate School
Lushington Road , Bellingham SE6 3WG
4out of 4 1,836 yd Foundation special school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.