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Beckmead College

Academy special converter · London · SE25 5RR

Ages 14–19 · 87 pupils · Croydon

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Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

3.2

Overall absence

28.7%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2024-04-17

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-2.75
−20+2
Attainment 83.2
English & maths grade 5+0%
English & maths grade 4+0%
EBacc entry0%

EBacc APS: 0.2

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence28.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)76.5%
Unauthorised16.1%
Authorised absence
12.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
21.6%
Enrolments in measure
51

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill78%

87 pupils · 112 places

Pupils on roll
87
Boys / girls
81 / 6
School capacity
112
Capacity fill
87 / 112 (78%)
Free school meals
55%
FSM pupils
22
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy special converter

Age range

Ages 14–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: THE BECKMEAD TRUST
Academy trust
THE BECKMEAD TRUST
Headteacher
Mr Mark Allen

Location

Address
Tennison Road
Postcode
SE25 5RR
Town
London
Local authority
Croydon
District
Croydon
Constituency
Croydon West
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy special converter, Ages 14–19, in London, Croydon, 87 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, special school. Free school meals: 55%.

Open schools in London
1846
Academies among open schools in London
23% (427)
Open schools in SE25
15
Open schools in Croydon LA
155

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in LondonNear SE25

  • Harris Aspire Academy

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Free schools alternative provision

    London · SE25 6EJ · Croydon

    Ages 11–18

    • FSM0.0%

    0.2 miles away

  • Heavers Farm Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    London · SE25 6LT · Croydon

    Ages 3–11

    • KS255%
    • Absence6.3%
    • FSM35.6%
    • Demand0.97

    0.2 miles away

  • St Chad's Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    London · SE25 6LR · Croydon

    Ages 3–11

    • KS265%
    • Absence3.4%
    • FSM26.8%
    • Demand0.94

    0.2 miles away

  • South Norwood Primary

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    London · SE25 5QP · Croydon

    Ages 4–11

    • KS252%
    • Absence6.8%
    • FSM39.0%
    • Demand0.80

    0.3 miles away

  • Harris Academy South Norwood

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    London · SE25 6AE · Croydon

    Ages 11–19

    • Att848.1
    • P80.5
    • EM5+40%
    • Absence8.0%

    0.4 miles away

  • Crosfield Nursery School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Local authority nursery school · Nursery

    London · SE25 5BD · Croydon

    Ages 2–5

    • FSM0.0%

    0.5 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Mark Allen
Telephone
02082894701
Website
www.beckmeadtrust.org/college

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