Beckmead College
Academy special converter · Ages 14–19 · London, Croydon
Beckmead College is a special school in London, Croydon for ages 14–19 (academy special converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 17 April 2024.
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Key facts
- Address
- Tennison Road, London, SE25 5RR
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 14–19
- 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.
What a pass unlocks for Beckmead College
- Earlier exam results, 2022/23 to 2023/24
- Where pupils go after they leave
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