Bromley Beacon Academy

Bromley Beacon Academy remains a good school following its recent ungraded inspection. The evidence suggests that the school could potentially achieve an outstanding rating if a graded inspection were to occur now. The school prioritizes high expectations and individualized care for pupils, fostering an environment where they excel academically and personally. The comprehensive range of opportunities, including practical skills training, enhances pupils' learning experiences, and engagement is significantly high across the board. The positive feedback from parents and the visible progress of students are noteworthy aspects of the school culture.

Strengths

• Pupils feel extremely happy and safe at school.
• There is a strong emphasis on personal development through varied opportunities.
• Staff provide meticulous planning to meet individual needs.
• Reading is prioritized, fostering a love for literature from an early age.
• The sixth form curriculum aligns well with local employment opportunities.
• Pupils receive comprehensive careers education preparing them for adult life.
• Parents appreciate the school's compassionate and caring approach.

In 2024–25 pupils at Bromley Beacon Academy attended 70.9% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 65.5% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 44.5% of pupils at Bromley Beacon Academy were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Bromley Beacon Academy had 6.2 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 23.4% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 Bromley Beacon Academy had 186 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: social, emotional and mental health.

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2024–25 Bromley Beacon Academy received £42,684 and spent £39,070 for each of its 173 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £1,122,000 (£6,488 per pupil).

Across all 12 schools of London South East Academies Trust, income was £15,131 and spending £14,671 per pupil.

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.

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All schools in Bromley · Bromley local authority: places and applications

Bromley Beacon Academy is part of London South East Academies Trust, which runs 15 schools. The nearest others:

• Warren Road Primary School Orpington
• Endeavour Academy Bexley Bexleyheath
• Aspire Academy Welling
• Barrington Primary School Bexleyheath
• Belmont Academy Erith
• Woodside Academy Erith
• Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School Belvedere
• Bedonwell Junior School Belvedere
• Heron Academy London
• Acre Wood Academy Crowborough

What is Bromley Beacon Academy's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Bromley Beacon Academy is Good, from an inspection in May 2024.

When was Bromley Beacon Academy last inspected by Ofsted?

Bromley Beacon Academy was last inspected in May 2024.

How many pupils does Bromley Beacon Academy have?

Bromley Beacon Academy has 186 pupils on roll.

What age range does Bromley Beacon Academy cover?

Bromley Beacon Academy for pupils aged 7 to 18.

What are Bromley Beacon Academy's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Bromley Beacon Academy?

Bromley Beacon Academy is at Avalon Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9BD.