Harris Academy Falconwood

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

The Green, Welling, DA16 2PEOpen in maps

Harris Academy Falconwood is a secondary school in Bexley for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 90 schools in Bexley. It ranks 8th of 16 secondary schools in Bexley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 16 October 2019, report published 24 November 2019

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

200 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score47.3

47.3, 1.2 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths50%

50%, 4.6 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths73.5%

73.5%, 8.7 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc43.5%

43.5%, 3 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.18

4.18, 0.09 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

124 students

Average point score per A level entry28.91

28.91, 6.09 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,295 pupils on roll, with places for 1,150

Eligible for free school meals20.5%

20.5%, 6 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language16.8%

16.8%, 4.8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.7%

14.7%, 0.1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.6%

3.6%, 2.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Harris Academy Falconwood

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Leigh Stationers' Academy0.7 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 52.7
Bexley Grammar School0.8 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 74.7
Blackfen School for Girls1 mileOfsted judgements: GoodAttainment 8: 44.1
Welling School1 mileReport card: Needs attention to expected standardAttainment 8: 34.7
St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 60.6

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
HARRIS FEDERATION
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Darren Pearce
Phone
02083044916
Website
harrisfalconwood.org.uk
Address
The Green, Welling, DA16 2PE
Local authority
Bexley
URN
135677

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.