SchoolScoresHarris Primary Academy Beckenham
Free school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of HARRIS FEDERATION
Manor Way, Beckenham, BR3 3SJ
020 3772 4578 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 26 June 2018.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 2 July 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
197 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Beckenham comparisons use the 10 of its 11 state primary schools with comparable results. The other one has no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Beckenham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 3rd highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Beckenham. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 3rd highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Beckenham. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Beckenham. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 60 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Beckenham. Higher than 62% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 49% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 140 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Beckenham. Higher than 76% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 80% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 26 parents of children with SEND 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Beckenham. Higher than 66% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 75% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Beckenham. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 47%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Beckenham figures pool parents at the Beckenham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
58 pupils in this year group.
83% — 12 points above the Bromley average, and 21 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bromley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 83% | 71% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 17% | 15% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 88% | 81% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 90% | 79% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 90% | 80% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 108 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 107 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Bromley. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 55 |
| Of those, offered a place | 43 (78%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 318 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Bromley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 5th highest of 11 state primary schools in Beckenham. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.6% | 15.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 9th highest of 11 state primary schools in Beckenham. Higher than 52% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.1% | 4.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 10th highest of 11 state primary schools in Beckenham. Higher than 11% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.2% | 12.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 7th highest of 11 state primary schools in Beckenham. Higher than 66% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.5% | 20.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 11 state primary schools in Beckenham. Lower than 87% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 11 state primary schools in Beckenham. Lower than 91% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 10.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 10th lowest of 11 state primary schools in Beckenham. Lower than 37% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.9 | 1.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 10th lowest of 11 state primary schools in Beckenham. Lower than 24% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 11 state primary schools in Beckenham. Higher than 79% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.2 | 21.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 11 state primary schools in Beckenham. Higher than 89% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.6 | 11.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 11 state primary schools in Beckenham. Higher than 78% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 22.2% | 15.0%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Balgowan Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 97% met expected standard (KS2)
- Unicorn Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Clare House Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2024 · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Christophers The Hall School 0.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Marian Vian Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Churchfields Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Langley Park Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Monks Orchard Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Harris Primary Academy Beckenham's Ofsted rating?
Harris Primary Academy Beckenham was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 26 June 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 2 July 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Harris Primary Academy Beckenham do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 21 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Harris Primary Academy Beckenham?
98% of the 197 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Harris Primary Academy Beckenham to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Harris Primary Academy Beckenham oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 55 families put Harris Primary Academy Beckenham as their first choice for 60 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 43 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 140934.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.