Chris Brett Joins HABE as Principal

New Principal Chris Brett joins Harris Academy Beckenham from Harris Boys’ Academy East Dulwich.

Chris was at Harris Dulwich Boys for 13 years, the last four as Principal. During his time the school became the highest achieving non-selective boys’ school in the country, year on year in the Top 5% for student progress and top 10% for attainment. It was also judged outstanding in all areas by Ofsted in November 2023.

Chris knows Harris Academy Beckenham well, having lived in the local area for several years.

He said: "I am so excited to get started. Harris Academy Beckenham is a great school, but one that has so much potential to be even better. I want to make this the school of choice in the local area, and one of the best performing schools in the country."