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Posted on August 14th 2025
HABE Students Celebrate A level Success
Euphoria at Harris Academy Beckenham after students achieve exceptional A Level results.
There’s a wave of celebration sweeping through Harris Academy Beckenham as students and staff come together to mark an exceptional year of A Level and vocational achievements!
In total 30% of all A Level entries achieved A*A grades followed by 52% of entries achieving A*B grades. The Academy saw a 99% pass rate across all subjects, with 26 subjects out 28 achieved 100% pass rate.
Particularly strong results were achieved in History, Politics, Maths, Art, English, French, Physics, Sociology, Business, Media, and Vocation IT, Sport, and Business.
In Vocational subjects 60% of all grades were equivalent to A*A and in Technical Vocational subjects 78% of all grades were A*A grades. All vocational qualifications achieved 100% pass rate. In IT 75% of the grades were A*A equivalent and in the Business Diploma 42% of the grades were A*A equivalent.
Subjects with exceptional performance include:
- Politics achieved 34% A*A and 80% A*B
- French achieved 50% A*A and 100% A*B
- Art achieved 50% A*A and 100% A*B
- Physics achieved 25% A*A and 67% A*B
- History achieved 73% A*B and 17% A*A
- English achieved 72% A*B and 10% A*A
- Maths achieved 53% A*B and 28% A*A
Amongst those celebrating are our top performing students:
- Michael, who achieved A*, A*, A* in Computing, Maths and Physics and will now read Physics with Theoretical Physics at Kings College London
- Rose, who achieved A, A, B in History, Politics and English and will now read History at the University of Exeter
- Deandre who achieved A, A, B in Maths, Computing and Biology and will now read Computer Science at the University of Nottingham
- Eryk who achieved an A*, A, B in Politics, History and English and will now read Politics and International Relations at the University of Durham.
- Abdi, who achieved A, A, B grades in Maths, Physics and Computing and will now read Electronic Engineering at Kings College London
- Isabella, who achieved two Distinction* and one Distinction grade in Business and IT and will now read Law at the City St George’s University
- Finley, who achieved a Distinction and two Distinction* grades in Business and Sport Science and is now entering the world of work.
“We are incredibly proud of our students and their outstanding A Level achievements," said Ciara Warnock, Principal of Harris Academy Beckenham. "These results reflect not only their determination and ambition, but also the high aspirations we nurture and uphold at Harris Academy Beckenham.
“Our students have shown remarkable tenacity in pursuing their goals, and they are a true credit to themselves, their families, and our Academy. Their success also highlights the dedication and tireless support of our staff, who work with passion and purpose to help every student thrive and reach their full potential.
“It is a privilege to lead a school community where excellence is expected and celebrated. We congratulate all our students on their achievements and look forward to seeing them continue to flourish in the next chapter of their journeys.”