Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green

About Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green

Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green has been rated Outstanding in every category of its most recent Ofsted inspection, a significant step up from its previous Good rating. The inspection, which took place in 2024, awarded top marks for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. This is reflected in the school’s Key Stage 2 results for 2023/24, where 89% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That figure puts the school well above the Bromley local authority average of 69% and places it 4th out of 69 primary schools in the borough, landing it in the top 5% nationally. The school also performs strongly at the higher standard, with 16% of pupils reaching that level across all three subjects.

Digging into the individual subjects, the school’s maths results are particularly strong. 95% of pupils reached the expected standard in maths, with 53% achieving the higher standard and an average scaled score of 111. In reading, 89% met the expected standard and 37% reached the higher standard, with an average score of 109. Writing saw 95% at the expected level and 21% at the higher standard. The school’s overall ranking score of 89 places it just behind top local performers like St James’ Roman Catholic Primary School and La Fontaine Academy. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive: 97% of respondents would recommend the school, and 100% agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy and feels safe. In the Parent View survey, 71% strongly agreed that the school has high expectations for their child, and 68% strongly agreed their child does well.

The school is at full capacity with 210 pupils and is heavily oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, there were 227 applications for just 29 places, with 50 first-preference applications. This gives an oversubscription ratio of 7.83, so early application is essential. Facilities include a library, sports hall, gymnasium, art studios, sensory room and an outdoor playground. The school offers a range of clubs including art, coding, gardening, science club and choir, and sports such as swimming, tennis, cricket and football. SEND provisions cover specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, and speech, language and communication needs. With its strong academic record and Outstanding rating, this is a school that suits families prioritising high expectations and a well-structured primary education within the Bromley area.

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