A Level Success at Harris Beckenham – a Trio of A*

13 August 2026

Students at Harris Academy Beckenham are once again celebrating excellent A Level results today.

With the popularity of the Sixth Form continuing to grow, the largest ever cohort of students completed a wide range of A Level and vocational qualifications this summer.

There are so many success stories, but the highlights for A Levels are Lily, who achieved A*A*A* in Maths, Further Maths and Chemistry and will go on to study Maths at Bath University.

Nirudhi also achieved A*A*A* in Biology, Chemistry and Maths.  Nirudhi will study Medicine at Exeter University.

Both students are pictured below celebrating their results with Mrs Richardson and Ms Cownley.

Dorothy also secured outstanding results with A*A*A* in Maths, Further Maths and Physics. Dorothy is still waiting to hear about a very exciting apprenticeship opportunity.

Other success stories include Oscar who secured AAC in Maths, Chemistry and Biology and will now head off to University in Leeds.

Samuel celebrated his A*A*A in Maths, Physics and Politics and looks forward to studying at Bristol University.    

Both students are pictured below celebrating their results with Mrs Richardson (Interim Head of Academy) and Ms Cownley (Head of Sixth Form).

Many of our students benefit from our variety of subjects on offer, and complete combinations of A Levels and vocational qualifications.

The ability to study such a range of mixed pathways is a unique selling point for our Sixth Form.

Chanel  and Monica both secured D*D* in their Business course, Chanel is heading to Kingston University to study Psychology.

Jon celebrated D*D*D in IT and Business and intends to study Information Systems at Greenwich.

These achievements would not have been possible without the dedication and expertise of the Academy's teaching and support staff. Their passion, encouragement and unwavering belief in every student's potential have played a crucial role in helping students overcome challenges and realise their ambitions. From delivering engaging lessons and providing additional support sessions to offering guidance and encouragement throughout the year, staff have gone above and beyond to ensure students could succeed.

 

   

 

“As students now take their next steps into university, apprenticeships, further training and employment, the Academy is immensely proud of all they have accomplished. Their achievements reflect not only academic success but also the resilience, determination and character they have developed during their time at the Academy.”

Mrs Richardson

“Congratulations to every student on these fantastic results. The entire Academy community celebrates your success and wishes you every happiness and achievement in the exciting journeys that lie ahead. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your journey.”

Ms Cownley

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Outstanding GCSE Results Celebrated at Harris Academy Beckenham

There were plenty of smiles and celebrations at Harris Academy Beckenham today as students collected an outstanding set of GCSE results.

Students and staff came together to celebrate the culmination of a year marked by hard work, determination, and resilience. The academy is incredibly proud of the achievements of every student and the dedication they have shown throughout their studies.   Their decision to continue their educational journey at Harris Academy Beckenham is a testament to their success and ambition, and we look forward to supporting them as they take the next exciting step towards their future goals.

• 31% of all grades were in the top bracket of 7-9

• 18% of grades achieved were a grade 8 or 9

• 60% of students achieved Grade 5 or above in both English and Maths

Some results highlights have been:

• Abigail: x7 grade 9s, x2 grade 8s and x1 grade 7
• Suchit: x6 grade 9s, x4 grade 8s
• Lia: x4 grade 9s, x5 grade 8s, x1 grade 7
• Cassius: x5 grade 9s, x3 grade 8s, x1 grade 7
• Ryan: x4 grade 9s, x4 grade 8s, x2 grade 7s
• Jerzy: x4 grade 9s, x4 grade 8s, x2 grade 7s
• Toby: x6 grade 9s, x3 grade 8s, x1 grade 6

Mrs Richardson, Interim Head of Academy, said:

"We are incredibly proud of our students and all that they have achieved. Today has been filled with happiness as we celebrated their successes together. Their hard work and commitment have been rewarded with excellent outcomes, and it has been wonderful to welcome so many of them back to our Sixth Form to continue their studies.  These results reflect not only the dedication of our students, but also the support of our families and the commitment of our staff. We look forward to seeing our students continue to thrive in the years ahead."

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To see further details of the performance of the Academy, please see the Department for Education website at https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/137121/harris-academy-beckenham/secondary