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Harris Girls Academy Bromley Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Harris Girls Academy Bromley is an academy converter secondary school in Beckenham, Bromley , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1096 pupils, and a capacity of 1250 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-18

Age range

1,096

Pupils

1,250

Capacity

88%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2018

Harris Girls Academy Bromley Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Harris Girls Academy Bromley?

The catchment area for Harris Girls Academy Bromley is the geographic zone Bromley uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Bromley publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Harris Girls Academy Bromley sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bromley. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Bromley before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Bromley catchment area documents →

Harris Girls Academy Bromley: 1250 places, 88% filled: places available

Harris Girls Academy Bromley has a published admission number of 1250 places. 1096 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 88%. At 88% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1250 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 27% of pupils at Harris Girls Academy Bromley are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Bromley.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Bromley publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Bromley school admissions →

Harris Girls Academy Bromley: School Information

Full address
Lennard Road, Beckenham, BR3 1QR
Local authority
Bromley
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Gender
Girls
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
27% of pupils
DfE URN
137379

Other Secondary Schools in Beckenham

If Harris Girls Academy Bromley is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Beckenham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Harris Girls Academy Bromley by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Harris Girls Academy Bromley

What is the catchment area for Harris Girls Academy Bromley?

The catchment area for Harris Girls Academy Bromley is the geographic zone Bromley uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Bromley publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Harris Girls Academy Bromley oversubscribed?

Harris Girls Academy Bromley has a capacity of 1250 places and currently has 1096 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bromley.

What is the admissions policy for Harris Girls Academy Bromley?

Admission to Harris Girls Academy Bromley is managed by Bromley. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Harris Girls Academy Bromley cover?

Harris Girls Academy Bromley is a secondary school in Beckenham, Bromley, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Harris Girls Academy Bromley?

Harris Girls Academy Bromley was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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