Harris Academy Beckenham is a mainstream secondary school in Beckenham, Bromley, for children and young people aged 11 to 18. In January 2026, 182 of its 1,302 pupils (14%) were getting SEN support and 35 (2.7%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–18
- 1,302 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Bromley.
14% get SEN support
182 of 1,302 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
2.7% have an EHC plan
35 of 1,302 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia69
- Social, emotional and mental health61
- Speech, language and communication38
- Autism23
- Physical disability9
- Hearing impairment6
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
- 1,302 (places for 1,200)
- Headteacher
- Mr Chris Brett (Executive Principal)
- Part of
- Harris Federation
- Free school meals
- 18% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Bromley
- School reference (URN)
- 137121
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 Bromley 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 Outstanding, June 2017; school remains Outstanding (May 2023)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in June 2017. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- Sixth formOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Outstanding (ungraded inspection, May 2023).
Contact and getting there
Manor Way, Beckenham, BR3 3SJ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Langley Park School for Boys Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 0.9 miles
- Churchfields Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.9 miles
- Beckmead Park Academy Special school · Ages 5–16 1.5 miles
- Watergate School Special school · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Outstanding 1.7 miles
Other mainstream schools
Questions about Harris Academy Beckenham
How many pupils at Harris Academy Beckenham have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 182 of the 1,302 pupils (14%) were getting SEN support and 35 (2.7%) 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 Beckenham?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (69 pupils), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (61 pupils) and speech, language and communication needs (38 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Harris Academy Beckenham?
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 Beckenham?
Through Bromley 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 Beckenham?
You can ask for Harris Academy Beckenham 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 Beckenham 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 Langley Park School for Boys, about 0.9 miles away.
Where is Harris Academy Beckenham?
Manor Way, Beckenham, BR3 3SJ, in Bromley.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.