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Harris Academy Falconwood
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- Bexley DA16 2PE
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well in a broad range of subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are well mannered and considerate.
Qualifications and Training: Well-trained staff skilfully meet the needs of pupils with SEND.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers give pupils useful advice to help them learn and remember key facts.
Strengths and Challenges: Non-specialist teachers receive support to develop their subject knowledge.
Communication: Surveys carried out by the school indicate that staff feel that leaders take their well-being into account.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders, including governors, take their safeguarding responsibilities very seriously.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have revised curriculum plans and increased opportunities for career guidance.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying does not happen often here, and adults sort things out if it does.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff are familiar with current safeguarding issues and are alert to risks.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils attend school very regularly and arrive on time to school and lessons.
Extracurricular Offerings: Lots of interesting activities and clubs on offer.
Career Counselling Services: Some pupils felt the school's career advice has not been particularly helpful.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Leaders have increased opportunities for pupils to find out about courses on offer.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Well-trained staff skilfully meet the needs of pupils with SEND.
Subjects Offered: Limited opportunities for deeper study in music and computer science after Year 8.
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Harris Academy Falconwood is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 1301 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 39% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
98.50% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We appreciate you taking the time to visit our website. An entrepreneurial, can-do culture permeates our academy. Our kids are aware that everything is possible for them to accomplish with perseverance and hard effort. We incorporate time-tested principles of order, decency, and civility with modern best practises in education and technology. With these fundamental ideas in place, we help our kids grow into successful, happy, and educated young adults. We place a lot of importance on providing each student with the opportunities necessary to reach his or her full potential, regardless of where they are beginning from. We are therefore very thrilled with our cutting-edge structure, which provides our pupils with the ideal learning environment. Since we began operations in September 2008, our primary goals have been to increase student expectations and maximise their chances of achieving the highest standards - both academically and socially. The majority of our pupils reach or even surpass both our and their expectations thanks to their own diligence as well as the assistance of their diligent professors. Thanks to the help and direction offered here, Academy students now understand that they can achieve exceptional achievements and realise their potential. Please get in touch with the Academy or your regional education authority for further information if you're interested in learning more about applying for a spot in Year 7.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.4 | - | 18.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 39% | 98% | 42% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 8.30% | 35.00% | 3.50% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.18 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% | 37.24% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 49.48% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 60% | 32.71% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 18.19% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% | 23.57% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.18 | 3.18 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 88.18% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 193 | 164 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 84.47% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 19% | 17.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 60% | 52.88% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 9.94% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 4.06% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 1.82% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 1.94% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.31 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 44.11% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 57% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 77% | 40.58% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% | 25.53% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 39% | 30.95% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.73 | 3.76 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 94.41% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 163 | 159 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 91.71% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 19.24% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 52.35% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 12% | 11% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.18% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 1.47% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 1.24% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.04 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% 4 | 39.83% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% 2 | 55.06% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 68% | 40.06% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% 7 | 21.94% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 38% 13 | 29% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.41 | 3.68 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 94.6% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 170 | 163 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 89.6% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 19.2% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 55.33% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 6.6% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.33% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.93% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.47% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.2 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% 5 | 44.53% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% 5 | 59.12% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 36% | 38.59% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% 7 | 21.35% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% 3 | 28.65% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.18 | 3.76 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 89.79% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 170 | 178 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 83.71% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 16.86% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 52% | 57.93% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5.64% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 2.79% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 2% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.4 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 42.65% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 56% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 48% | 37.53% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% | 26.47% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% | 27.82% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 96.64% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 169 | 181 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 52.21% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 21.79% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 52% | 54.93% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.14% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.36% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 4.71% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.29% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.85 | 23.66 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.61 | 25.07 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.30% | 7.44% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 105 | 137 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 62% | 63.83% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 6.33% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 20% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 6.83% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.28 | 30.78 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.7 | 32.04 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.1% | 12.73% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 131 | 138 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 65% | 63.5% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 5.25% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 15.33% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 11.08% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 23.84 | 28.01 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.00 | 27.34 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.3% | 6.08% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 148 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 64.4% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 7.5% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 17.8% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 6.6% | 8.8% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Harris Academy Falconwood
Local authority ratio 18 : 1