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14/11/25

An absolutely fantastic day at the    Mixed Football Tournament at CPFC's Training Dome! ⚽🌟We were delighted to take part and see so much football talent from local schools. Thank you so much Palace for life for organising! 💪📚

14/11/25

So grateful to have the amazing SCARF LifeBus 🚌 back at Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green! 🌈 Inspiring, important PSHE lessons from Kate 💚 A huge part of our curriculum and our children’s wellbeing journey.

13/11/25

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13/11/25

KS1 had the BEST time in today’s seminar with Michael Rosen 📚✨Stories, smiles and nonstop giggles all round 🤭😂Our young writers are buzzing with inspiration and ready to create their own writing poems and stories! 🖊️🌟

12/11/25

Year 4 Pevensey Class are having an inspiring visit to the Houses of Parliament, learning about democracy and being shown around by our incredible local MP and good friend to the school,  ! 🚌🏛️🇬🇧🤝🌟 Thank you for welcoming us!

11/11/25

The FA Cup and Community Shield are coming to HPABG! 🏆🛡️ Huge thanks to the amazing  for making it happen and inspiring our pupils 🙌🦅

10/11/25

Came across the fabulous in my local library this morning. She is Baroness Benjamin of Beckenham, but still ... very exciting. Was sad not to be able to sit and join in. Still giving off the same energy as she had on ❤️ pic.twitter.com/MogjF6cl5r

10/11/25

An inspirational morning at Beckenham Library! 📚✨ Year 4 Pevensey met Baroness Floella Benjamin to celebrate 30 years of Coming to England. 🎉🎥 With ITV News filming, pupils listened, laughed & learned—leaving inspired by resilience, belonging & the power of books. 🙌

07/11/25

It’s raining Bronze, Silver & Gold RWI certificates at HPABG! 🌧️🏅 Huge well done to Reception & Year 1 for working so hard over half term on their phonics. 📚💪 Big thank you to our amazing parents for the support at home! 👏

07/11/25

🥳 It’s Pyjama Day at Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green! 🧸🎉 Huge thanks to our fantastic PTA for organising — fundraising with fun! 💙 Turn up snuggly, bring a £1 coin, and join the cosy cause! 👕🛏️

06/11/25

🍂 Reception had a royally good time at Forest School today—embracing autumn and crafting beautiful leaf crowns! 👑🍁 Our little Kings & Queens of Autumn! 👑🍂

05/11/25

This afternoon, HPABG learned about the  📰 and how our choices shape lives ⚖️. Andre & Josh’s stories showed resilience: after injury & homelessness, selling the magazine helped Josh rebuild 💪🏾🏠🤝. The children pledged kindness to say hello, and support vendors ❤️

05/11/25

Still buzzing! 🎶 Today, Year 5 Bamburgh experienced the magic of the Royal Albert Hall at the  concert—wide eyes, big smiles, goosebumps under the famous dome. 🌟👏 A huge thank you to the  for the amazing memories made! 💛🏛️

05/11/25

🎄 We’ve gone early this year… we just can’t help it — Christmas is only 50 days away! ✨ Who better to decorate our lovely tree than our amazing Reception Leeds Class? 🌟🎁 Thanks, superstars!   

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!

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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