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Beckmead School

Community special school · Beckenham · BR3 3BZ

Ages 5–19 · 262 pupils · Croydon

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (17 Jan 2019).

Capacity fill94%

262 pupils · 278 places

Pupils on roll
262
Boys / girls
245 / 17
School capacity
278
Capacity fill
262 / 278 (94%)
Free school meals
40.6%
FSM pupils
88
Gender
Mixed
School type
Community special school

Age range

Ages 5–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Community special school
Headteacher
Dr Jonty Clark

Location

Address
Monks Orchard Road
Postcode
BR3 3BZ
Town
Beckenham
County
Kent
Local authority
Croydon
District
Croydon
Constituency
Croydon Central
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Urban major conurbation

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Special classes
No Special Classes

Local context

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

Mixed community special school, Ages 5–19, in Beckenham, Croydon, 262 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, special school. Free school meals: 40.6%. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health.

Open schools in Beckenham
18
Academies among open schools in Beckenham
78% (14)
Open schools in BR3
18
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 BeckenhamNear BR3

  • Beckmead Park Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy special converter

    Beckenham · BR3 3BZ · Croydon

    Ages 5–16

    • Att811.0
    • P8-2.6
    • EM5+18%
    • Absence16.0%

    0.0 miles away

  • Oak Lodge Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    West Wickham · BR4 0LJ · Bromley

    Ages 2–11

    • KS274%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM10.1%

    0.2 miles away

  • St David's Prep

    Other independent school

    West Wickham · BR4 0QS · Bromley

    Ages 3–11

    0.4 miles away

  • Forest Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Croydon · CR0 8HQ · Croydon

    Ages 3–11

    • KS271%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM60.0%

    0.6 miles away

  • Orchard Park High School

    Ofsted: School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Croydon · CR0 7NJ · Croydon

    Ages 11–16

    • Att849.7
    • P80.4
    • EM5+53%
    • Absence9.2%

    0.6 miles away

  • Orchard Way Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Croydon · CR0 7NJ · Croydon

    Ages 4–11

    • KS259%
    • Absence6.1%
    • FSM23.0%

    0.7 miles away

  • Langley Park Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Free schools · Primary

    Beckenham · BR3 3FG · Bromley

    Ages 4–11

    • KS275%
    • Absence4.2%
    • FSM10.0%

    0.7 miles away

  • Langley Park School for Boys

    Ofsted: Improved significantly

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Beckenham · BR3 3BP · Bromley

    Ages 11–18

    • Att856.0
    • P80.4
    • EM5+70%
    • Absence5.6%

    0.7 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Dr Jonty Clark

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