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Harris Academy Falconwood

State school · Welling, DA16 2PE
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,284 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,284 ·
Local authority
London Borough of Bexley

Headteacher

Head

Mr Tom Street

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

OtherUnkn 33 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Danson Primary School 10 %
Hook Lane Primary School 8 %
Foster's Primary School 6 %
East Wickham Primary Academy 6 %
Bishop Ridley Church of England VA Primary School 6 %
Days Lane Primary School 5 %
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School 3 %
Hillsgrove Primary School 3 %
Deansfield Primary School 3 %
Burnt Oak Junior School 3 %
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School 2 %
Sherwood Park Primary School 2 %
Bedonwell Junior School 2 %
Leigh Stationers' Primary Academy 2 %
Crook Log Primary School 2 %
Timbercroft Primary School 2 %
Alderwood Primary School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
71%
LA avg.
76%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
41.4%
LA avg.
55%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
29.10
LA avg.
35.67
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
84
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.8 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
12.2 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,284
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

The Green
Welling
Kent
DA16 2PE
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Telephone: 020 8304 4916

Email: info@harrisfalconwood.org.uk

Website: http://www.harrisfalconwood.org.uk

Local authority: London Borough of Bexley

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School data & information Harris Academy Falconwood The Green, Welling, Kent, DA16 2PE
1,284 Pupil numbers
17.9 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
16 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
84 Number of teachers
10 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
41.4%
LA avg.
55%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
45.80
LA avg.
50.40
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.02 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Statistics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 7
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 114 4
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 5
Social Science: Citizenship GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 5
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 196 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 154 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 39 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 196 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 196 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 5
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 4
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 40 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 6
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 65 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
6.8%
LA avg.
18.2%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
29.10
LA avg.
35.67
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCE A level 7 B
Sociology GCE A level 41 B
Psychology GCE A level 31 B
Physics GCE A level 17 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 6 B
Mathematics GCE A level 36 B
History GCE A level 38 C
Government and Politics GCE A level 21 C
Film Studies GCE A level 10 B
English Literature GCE A level 23 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 10 B
Chemistry GCE A level 23 C
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 25 C
Biology GCE A level 28 C
Art and Design GCE A level 9 A

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Harris Academy Falconwood is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

At Westwood College, we aim to promote the learning of all students. We provide a caring, supportive department and we encourage all students to reach their own individual potential. We work in partnership with parents and will always keep parents updated about any support we provide. The Teaching Assistants in the department are highly skilled individuals, who are experts at working with students of all levels of ability. Our department works very closely with mainstream staff, to ensure that a comprehensive system of support is available within the classroom. Staff are kept up to date with any special needs information which ensures a whole college response to special needs.

2.8 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
12.2 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Good
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