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24/10/25

That’s great to hear. We hope everyone enjoyed eating their pizzas 😄

24/10/25

A massive thank you to  for the delicious pizzas for our Year 6 Half Term attendees 🍕🎉 We value your community outreach so much — the perfect way to end the week! 🙌💙

20/10/25

🥐 A huge THANK YOU to Gail’s brand-new    Beckenham branch for spoiling our Year 6s with delicious croissants this morning during half-term school! 🙌 It was unanimous: the BEST croissants ever! ⭐️🥇     

17/10/25

We’re delighted to welcome our annual  African Drumming sessions back at BG! 🥁🎶 Pupils are feeling the rhythm, learning, and celebrating culture & community. 🌍✨

16/10/25

🚀 What an inspiring afternoon! Year 5 Bamburgh were thrilled to meet Dr Alice Bunn OBE, Chief Exec of  & former  leader 🌍✨She spoke about life in space, showed a replica of Tim Peake’s suit, & shared amazing insights into the ISS 👩‍🚀🔭💫

16/10/25

Year 6 Bodiam had an inspiring art trip to the South Bank today! 🧑‍🎨🚌 Studying Stephen Wiltshire’s incredible cityscapes, pupils sketched London’s skyline with focus and attention to detail. 🏙️🖊️✨ So proud of their creativity!

15/10/25

Year 2 Hever Class have had a brilliant day at Hever Castle, their class namesake. The children loved visiting the childhood home of Anne Boleyn! 🏰👑There were grand rooms, portraits & suits of armour, and stories of Henry VIII which all brought the Tudors to life 🛡️📜

14/10/25

Year 3 Warwick Class are having a rock-solid day at the Horniman Museum 🏛️🚌 They've enjoyed a hands-on workshop, which brought our history topic to life: The Stone Age! 🪨🦴🔍

11/10/25

🪔🎨 We’re hosting a Diwali Art Exhibition on Fri 17th at Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green! Bring in your beautiful Diwali-inspired art to display & celebrate together by Friday Morning. ✨📅

08/10/25

🏆 CHAMPIONS! Our Y5 & Y6 netball team won the Red Cluster competition at    vs Beckenham, Orpington & Shortlands! 🔴💪 Amazing teamwork, slick passing & brilliant defending from everyone 🙌So proud of you all!

07/10/25

Brilliant effort from our Year 3 & 4 netballers at Harris Primary Beckenham! 🏐💙 Mixed 5-a-side vs Beckenham, Shortlands & Orpington — we finished 3rd! 🥉 So proud of the teamwork & sportsmanship. Thanks to our hosts  ! 👏

06/10/25

Year 1 Windsor went on a Geography adventure in Beckenham! 🌿🗺️Wildlife-spotting in Kelsey Park 🦆🌳 and exploring the bustling high street 🛍️—learning about plants, animals & our local environment. Proud of our curious explorers! 💚

06/10/25

This morning, Reception Leeds cooked with Kiddy Cook! Inspired by Goldilocks & the Three Bears, children mixed, measured & tasted to make their own “just right” porridge bowls. Storytelling + life skills = delicious learning! 😋👏

06/10/25

Year 6 Bodiam geographers swapped urban Beckenham for rural Eynsford today! Map skills 🗺️, landmark spotting 📍, the River Darent 🏞️, and historic bridges 🌉 made geography come alive!

02/10/25

What a day at HPABG! 🌳 Reception were introduced to Forest School, then celebrated  with joyful dancing 💃🏾🕺🏿and rounded it off with calming yoga 🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️ — minds and bodies refreshed! ✨

02/10/25

Celebrating  with a vibrant Caribbean & African Dance Workshop in Reception Leeds Class! 🌍💃🏾🕺🏾🎶 Culture, community, and lots of joy! 🪘✨

02/10/25

Today’s lunch was extra special — a pupil-designed menu! 🧑‍🍳✨ Our School Council polled every class 🗳️ and the winner was… chicken burgers! 🐔🍔🎉 A massive thank you to our brilliant pupils and to Chef Dee!

01/10/25

Year 4 Pevensey had a brilliant day at the British Museum! 🏛️🇬🇷 Exploring Ancient Greece to deepen our History learning — from democracy ⚖️ and drama 🎭 to maths 📐 and myths 🏺, we can still see their legacy today. 📚✨

30/09/25

Year 5 Bamburgh blasted off at the Science Museum today! 🚀🧑‍🚀 From planets to orbits, our Earth & Space learning came to life. 🌍🪐🔭 So much curiosity, so many wow moments  ! ✨

26/09/25

🎉🏆 Huge congratulations to some of our amazing Year 3 Warwick class for shining at the 2025 ‘Chinese Bridge’ Mandarin Competition! 🇨🇳✨ Their performance wowed the judges and earned them a well-deserved award! 👏🌟

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Welcome from the Principal

I am privileged to be the Head of Academy at Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green, where we are deeply committed to ensuring excellence: for every child, every day. We believe in the potential and uniqueness of each student and strive to foster an environment that allows every child to reach their fullest potential.

As a small academy, with a single form in each year group, we aim to give our pupils a balanced, exciting and truly enjoyable education that prepares them for success in secondary school and beyond. Our children are at the heart of everything we do, we all believe HPABG is their school and we put them at the centre of every decision we make.

Located in the heart of Beckenham, we are part of the Harris Federation which runs five other successful primary academies in Bromley and more than 50 academies in total in and around London. We benefit from being part of this thriving community of schools.

Our ethos of being 'Ready, Respectful, and Safe' is more than just words. It permeates everything we do, shaping our students' experiences from the classroom to the playground and beyond. This fundamental ethos prepares our pupils not only to learn effectively, but also to communicate appropriately, treat each other with respect, and stay safe. Our goal is to instil these values, ensuring they become well-rounded citizens ready to excel in the wider community and beyond.

At Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green, we have high expectations – of our staff and of our pupils. We have a firm belief that everyone can achieve great things through hard work and perseverance. Yet, we also teach our children not to fear failure. Instead, we view it as a stepping stone, an opportunity to learn, adapt, and grow. It is this balance of drive and resilience that equips our pupils to face life's challenges with confidence and grace.

Our dedicated staff work tirelessly to provide an adapted curriculum that meets the strengths and needs of every pupil. We recognize that each child learns in their own unique way, and our teaching strategies reflect this understanding. This tailored approach helps us to unlock the potential in every pupil, providing them with the best possible foundation for future success.

We have 30 places available in Reception. Please do come along to meet us if you are interested in a place – you can contact us through the school office to arrange a guided visit.

We invite you to become a part of our incredible community, where we aspire not only to educate but also to inspire. Join us in our commitment to excellence, our passion for learning, and our dedication to shaping the leaders of tomorrow.

I look forward to personally welcoming you to our academy. 

Max Ellington

Principal