Beckmead College
Other · Academy special converter · Ages 14–19 · London, Croydon
Beckmead College is an other school in London, Croydon for ages 14–19 (academy special converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 17 April 2024.
Key facts
- Address
- Tennison Road, London, SE25 5RR
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 14–19
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Croydon
- Pupils on roll
- 87 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 50.6% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.4
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 17 April 2024
Strengths
- “Staff are dedicated to making a difference to the lives of pupils here.”
- “They provide a nurturing environment where pupils are safe and have the chance to succeed.”
- “Staff give pupils the individual time, care and attention that they need for pupils’ confidence and resilience to develop.”
To improve
- “For some pupils when they join the school, it can take time to settle in and adjust to the routines and high expectations of the school.”
- “In some subjects, staff do not take fully into account what pupils already know and can do.”
- “Pupils’ learning is sometimes hindered when pupils complete work that they can already do easily.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 10 June 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 0% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 7.1 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby other schools
Straight-line distance, in Croydon.
- Harris Aspire Academy 0.2 mi Outstanding
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- BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology 0.6 mi Not judged
- Bensham Manor School 0.9 mi Outstanding
- Chaffinch Brook School 1.0 mi Good
- Al-Khair School 1.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- Al-Khair Secondary Girls 1.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- Supreme Education AP 1.3 mi No Ofsted grade