Harris Girls Academy Bromley
88%
Capacity
1,096
Pupils
3.8x
Demand
About Harris Girls Academy Bromley
Harris Girls Academy Bromley is clearly a school that local families are keen to get into. For the 2025/26 intake, it received 677 applications for just 179 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.78. Of those applications, 123 put the school as their first preference, and 103 of those families were offered a place. That level of demand suggests a strong reputation among parents in the borough. The school is a state-funded girls' secondary with a sixth form, and it doesn't have a religious character. Its headteacher is Steven Sherwin, and it currently has 1,096 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,250, so there is some room to grow. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 27%, which is above the national average and suggests a genuinely comprehensive intake.
Academically, this is a high-performing school. Its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024 confirmed it remains Outstanding, a rating it has held since at least its previous graded inspection in 2017, when leadership and management were also judged Outstanding. At Key Stage 4, the school's Progress 8 score is 0.99, which is well above average and ranks it 3rd out of 19 schools in Bromley, and 83rd nationally out of 3,141 schools. For context, the local authority average Progress 8 is 0.13. The Attainment 8 score is 58.6, and 82.4% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The EBacc entry rate is very high at 94.5%, and 70.9% of pupils achieved the EBacc at grade 4 or above. At A-level, the school's value added score is 0.02, which is in the average band, and the average points per entry is 35.56, equivalent to a B- grade.
The school offers a solid range of facilities, including a swimming pool, sports hall, tennis courts, playing fields, and a sixth form centre. There is a good selection of sports on offer, from rowing and netball to martial arts and gymnastics, and clubs include the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Young Enterprise, and Model UN. The school has a dedicated sixth form centre and a range of SEND provisions, including support for autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health. For families in Bromley, this is a school that combines strong academic outcomes with a genuinely comprehensive intake. It will particularly suit girls who are motivated by a high-expectation environment and who want access to a wide range of extracurricular opportunities without the selective entry requirements of the grammar schools nearby.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Girls |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Lennard Road, Beckenham, Bromley, BR3 1QR |
| Headteacher | Steven Sherwin |
| Local Authority | Bromley |
| Number of Pupils | 1,096 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 27.0% |
| School Capacity | 1,096 / 1,250 (88% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (13 Mar 2024): School remains Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Jan 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.99)
83rd of 3,141
Nationally
37th of 487
In London
3rd of 19
In Bromley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
31.0
'22/23
34.8
'23/24
35.6
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where school leavers go
2022/2363%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 70 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
24%
Russell Group
24%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)63%
- Employment20%
- Not sustained13%
- Apprenticeship3%
- Further education1%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
10Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
19Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed179
677
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
123 families put this school as their 1st choice (18% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British18.1%
- Asian17.7%
- Mixed16.5%
- White (other)8.6%
- Black2.7%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
14
Total schools
13
Oversubscribed
13
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Harris Girls Academy Bromley
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Lennard Road, Beckenham
Bromley, BR3 1QR
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