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22/08/25

Lots of happy students of to their next destination pic.twitter.com/y2hfhOKrA1

22/08/25

Congratulations to our amazing year 11 students on their fantastic GCSE Results. We are so proud of you all. pic.twitter.com/bpYCI8l8NZ

20/08/25

Wishing our Year 11 students ..... pic.twitter.com/k3AHJDBWmK

14/08/25

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14/08/25

Congratulations - lots of happy students today pic.twitter.com/Fhm5qVQggn

14/08/25

🎉 Jubilation at Harris Academy Beckenham! Our students have achieved outstanding A Level results — a true testament to their hard work and dedication. Huge congratulations to all! 🌟👏 pic.twitter.com/jFzhOGlxSi

13/08/25

A huge good luck to all of our Year 13s tomorrow! Just a reminder for our timings: 8:15AM: UCAS Track opens - check your offers before you arrive! 9:00AM: Results ready for collection 12:00PM: Results Day end 13:00PM: Clearing Clinic opens 14:00PM: Clearing Clinic closes 🍀

13/08/25

Wishing all our students..... pic.twitter.com/ildd8qDIN0

18/07/25

Ms. Pinney has been busy sharing some well-deserved treats today. pic.twitter.com/3tp0e8UUXA

17/07/25

Group B update: ETA back to the academy is 50 minutes.

17/07/25

Group B update: thankfully both buses have left camp! ETA back to the academy is 3:30pm.

17/07/25

Group B update: bushcraft time! 🌴 pic.twitter.com/UH0pTshXN8

17/07/25

Group B update: 5am get up for some students this morning.. safe to say staff were extremely pleased to hear their voice as an alarm! Good morning from camp pic.twitter.com/jCPxekmzsZ

16/07/25

Group B update: good night from Mr Yerou, Ms Richardson and camp! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/WmZWPpfb8y

16/07/25

Group B update: Rootd’s got talent! As you can see the bar is extremely high… pic.twitter.com/9bq9aE92kj

16/07/25

Group B update: staff have 0 voice… but students have plenty of energy this evening! pic.twitter.com/hZPyJZGymJ

16/07/25

Group B update: dinner ✅ talent show time! pic.twitter.com/GDbgEDiZTm

16/07/25

Group B update: dinner time 🥘

16/07/25

Group B update: the teachers staff room… pic.twitter.com/nZXdoVVeR6

16/07/25

Group B update: action shots from this afternoon! pic.twitter.com/LfdWUCSHKP

Harris Academies
All Academies in our Federation aim to transform the lives of the students they serve by bringing about rapid improvement in examination results, personal development and aspiration.

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Exam Results, Destinations & Retentions

Careers - Virtual Work Experience

SPRINGPOD have provided a large amount of opportunities for Years 10 to13 to gain experience in the workplace, develop skills, boost employability, and explore new industries and job roles.

The opportunities range from politics and journalism, to fashion and engineering. They can be completed at time that suits your son/daughter and offer a certificate great for CVs, cover letters and interviews upon completion.

Students/parents will need to apply using the document below.

Careers - Virtual Work Experience


A-Level qualifications

 

2021-2022

2022-2023

2023-2024

A*-B grades

51%

53%

41%

A*-E grades

99%

100%

95%

Average grade

C+

C+

C


CTEC qualifications

 

2021-2022

2022-23

2023-24

D*-D grades

71%

68%

55%

D*-P grades

100%

100%

100%

Average grade

Dis+

Dis+

Dis+


Destinations

 

2021-22

2022-23

2023-24

% University

76

71

75

% Apprenticeship and Employment

24

29

17

% of students who applied and successfully went to Russel Group Universities 

26

 

19

21

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retention

Year

Number of students enrolled in Year 12

Number of internal students retained from Year 11

2022-23

99 students

64

2023-24

120 students

77

2024-25

168 students

101

Post 18 Options

Please find information below regarding the various routes our sixth form students can pursue and key sources of information to aid them. Please click on the links provided for more information. 

Options beyond year 13

University Information

  • UCAS - Central organisation through which applications are processed for entry to higher education.
  • HEAP - HEAP online is a good starting point to research university degree courses.
  • Unistats - Official website for comparing UK higher education course data.
  • University Compare - Compare the best ranked degree courses in the subject of your choice.
  • What Uni? - Compare aspects of degree courses.
  • The Student Room - Large online community of students where you can discuss universities, health, relationships, lifestyles and more.
  • bestcourse4me.com - Explore the links to subjects you are studying to potential careers that may lead from them.
  • The Complete University Guide - A guide to UK universities.
  • Higher Education Careers Service Unit - Detailed research about higher education and graduate careers.
  • Which? University - An independent website to explore universities and higher education courses.
  • UK University Search - Information about open days.
  • Careers Gateway - Links to information about careers and higher education.
  • Bright Knowledge - Guide to careers, education and student life.
  • Unifrog – A platform which allows you to search for degrees.

 Higher Apprenticeships


Apprenticeships


Foundation Degrees

Alternatives to university include foundation degrees.


Overseas Study

If you are interested in studying abroad, the following websites provide information:


Choosing your Degree

If you are thinking of going to university, the choice of degree subjects and universities might be overwhelming.  The following websites provides information and advice on what subject you study at university might help you get the career you want.


Study Skills


School Leavers

  • Pure Potential - Information and a video about options for school leavers.
  • BDO - School leaver programmes in a variety of areas in accountancy, including audit, tax and financial services.
  • Ernst & Young - School leaver programmes in a variety of areas of business.
  • Grant Thornton - School Leaver Programmes in a variety of areas in accountancy, including audit, tax and financial services.
  • ICAEW - School Leaver Programmes to become a chartered accountant.
  • Mazars - School Leaver Programmes in a variety of areas in accountancy, including audit, tax and financial services.
  • PWC - Jobs and opportunities for School Leavers interested in accountancy.
  • Works For Me - Traineeships to develop skills for the workplace, and to help find employment in 12 weeks.
  • Deloitte - Opportunities for School Leavers to get involved with a global company.
  • The Guardian - 10 things parents need to know about school leavers - Want to explain School Leaver programmes to your parents?
  • Student Ladder School Leavers - Information and advice on school leaver programmes in different sectors.
  • Step Forward - A full-time 12-month school leaver programme in London.
  • Pathway – careers mentoring and training.

Free Courses

Whatever you decide to do when you leave school, there is always opportunities for further learning.  Many are free or low cost, and often online.

  • EDX - Free courses in a range of subjects, learn at your own pace and connect with other learners.
  • Coursera - Courses in a wide range of subjects offered by institutions worldwide, and learn at your own pace.
  • Mooc List - A directory of Massive Open Online Courses, where free courses are offered in a variety of subjects from around the world.
  • iTunesU - Access to audio courses in a range of subjects from leading universities - only through iTunes, iPad and iPhones.
  • Future Learn - Free courses in a wide range of subjects.

Options at 16+ for Year 12

Choosing your A Levels


Apprenticeships


 

School Leavers

  • Pure Potential - Information and a video about options for school leavers.
  • BDO - School leaver programmes in a variety of areas in accountancy, including audit, tax and financial services.
  • Ernst & Young - School leaver programmes in a variety of areas of business.
  • Grant Thornton - School Leaver Programmes in a variety of areas in accountancy, including audit, tax and financial services.
  • ICAEW - School Leaver Programmes to become a chartered accountant.
  • Mazars - School Leaver Programmes in a variety of areas in accountancy, including audit, tax and financial services.
  • PWC - Jobs and opportunities for School Leavers interested in accountancy.
  • Works For Me - Traineeships to develop skills for the workplace, and to help find employment in 12 weeks.
  • Deloitte - Opportunities for School Leavers to get involved with a global company.
  • The Guardian: 10 Things Parents Need To Know About School Leavers - Want to explain School Leaver programmes to your parents?
  • Student Ladder: School Leavers - Information and advice on school leaver programmes in different sectors.
  • Step Forward - A full-time 12-month school leaver programme in London.

Colleges

There are also local colleges who offer a variety of courses and apprenticeships. 


Study Skills

UCAS

Unifrog