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Bromley Beacon Academy

Avalon Road, Orpington, Bromley, BR6 9BD

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
5.1
Attainment 8
7–18
Ages
173
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy special sponsor led
Type

About Bromley Beacon Academy

Bromley Beacon Academy is an academy special sponsor led in Orpington, Bromley, England, for pupils aged 7–18. It has 173 pupils on roll. It is part of LONDON SOUTH EAST ACADEMIES TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 5.1 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 87.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Bromley →
School Type
Academy special sponsor led
Age Range
Ages 7–18
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
173 / 168 (103%) · over capacity
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

87.1%
Free school meals
1.1%
EAL
100%
SEN support
0%
EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

85%
Sustained destination
85%
Stayed in education
0%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

29.1%
Overall absence
65.5%
Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

29.11
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -1.7 vs 2023/24
9
Pupils per teacher
↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24
24.57
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -6.4 vs 2023/24
£51,701
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 20% on leadership pay
↑ +£12,303 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
↓ -1 vs 2023/24
6
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£37,503
Spend per pupil
£41,792
Income per pupil
31%
Spent on teaching staff

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
Avalon Road, Orpington, Bromley, BR6 9BD
Phone
01689821205
Head Teacher
Philip Tagoe

Teaching Jobs

Education Support
Progress Partner
PermanentFull time£21,798 to £24,445 actual (£26,053 to £29,216 FTE)
Closes 30 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bromley Beacon Academy?
Bromley Beacon Academy is an academy special sponsor led in Orpington, Bromley, England, for pupils aged 7–18.
How many pupils does Bromley Beacon Academy have?
Bromley Beacon Academy has 173 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Bromley Beacon Academy perform at GCSE?
Pupils at Bromley Beacon Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 5.1 in 2025/26.
How does Bromley Beacon Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
0% of pupils at Bromley Beacon Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Bromley Beacon Academy part of an academy trust?
Yes — Bromley Beacon Academy is part of LONDON SOUTH EAST ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is Bromley Beacon Academy?
Bromley Beacon Academy is located at Avalon Road, Orpington, Bromley, BR6 9BD.

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