Harris Academy Falconwood

About Harris Academy Falconwood

Harris Academy Falconwood is an academy sponsor led in Welling, Bexley, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,284 pupils on roll. It is part of HARRIS FEDERATION. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 October 2019) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.7 (2025/26). 20.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 16.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Bexley →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,284 / 1,150 (112%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

16 October 2019

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

The Green, Welling, Bexley, DA16 2PE

Phone

02083044916

Principal

Darren Pearce

Website

http://www.harrisfalconwood.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Harris Academy Falconwood?

Harris Academy Falconwood is an academy sponsor led in Welling, Bexley, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Harris Academy Falconwood have?

Harris Academy Falconwood has 1,284 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Harris Academy Falconwood's Ofsted rating?

Harris Academy Falconwood was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 October 2019).

How does Harris Academy Falconwood perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Harris Academy Falconwood achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.7 in 2025/26.

Is Harris Academy Falconwood part of an academy trust?

Yes — Harris Academy Falconwood is part of HARRIS FEDERATION.

Where is Harris Academy Falconwood?

Harris Academy Falconwood is located at The Green, Welling, Bexley, DA16 2PE.