Harris Academy Falconwood is a mainstream secondary school in Welling, Bexley, for children and young people aged 11 to 18. In January 2026, 191 of its 1,295 pupils (14.7%) were getting SEN support and 47 (3.6%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–18
- 1,295 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Bexley.
14.7% get SEN support
191 of 1,295 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
3.6% have an EHC plan
47 of 1,295 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
About the same as the England average.
Most common needs
- Autism72
- Speech, language and communication47
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia44
- Social, emotional and mental health37
- Physical disability8
- Moderate learning difficulty6
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream secondary school
- Run as
- Academy (sponsored)
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 1,295 (places for 1,150)
- Headteacher
- Mr Darren Pearce (Principal)
- Part of
- Harris Federation
- Free school meals
- 20.7% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Bexley
- School reference (URN)
- 135677
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Bexley council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, October 2019; improved significantly (March 2025)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in October 2019.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Sixth formGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: Improved significantly (ungraded inspection, March 2025).
Contact and getting there
The Green, Welling, DA16 2PE
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Leigh Stationers' Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 0.6 miles
- Hook Lane Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.7 miles
- ADO River Valley School Independent · Ages 14–19 · Ofsted: Good 1.0 mile
- Willow Dene School Special school · Ages 2–19 · Ofsted: Outstanding 1.0 mile
Other mainstream schools
- Leigh Stationers' Primary Academy Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 6.4%, EHC plans 1.7% 0.5 miles
- Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 11.8%, EHC plans 1.8% 0.7 miles
- St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Primary · Ages 5–11 · SEN support 7.9%, EHC plans 1.9% 0.8 miles
Questions about Harris Academy Falconwood
How many pupils at Harris Academy Falconwood have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 191 of the 1,295 pupils (14.7%) were getting SEN support and 47 (3.6%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Harris Academy Falconwood?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are autism (72 pupils), speech, language and communication needs (47 pupils) and dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (44 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Harris Academy Falconwood?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Harris Academy Falconwood?
Through Bexley council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Harris Academy Falconwood?
You can ask for Harris Academy Falconwood to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Harris Academy Falconwood have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Leigh Stationers' Academy, about 0.6 miles away.
Where is Harris Academy Falconwood?
The Green, Welling, DA16 2PE, in Bexley.
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