Welcome from the Principal
Mr Darren Pearce
Welcome from the Principals
Welcome to the Harris Academy Falconwood website. It is our distinct pleasure to extend a warm greeting to you on behalf of our entire school community. Harris Academy Falconwood is a vibrant and exciting school that has been serving the local community of Bexley since joining the Harris Federation in 2008. Our ambition for our students is clear: to deliver a first-class education for all our young people, regardless of their circumstances, that equips them with the knowledge, skills and confidence to strive for excellence and go on to ambitious destinations. We know that a supported student is a successful student, which is why we pride ourselves on putting student personal development and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do to ensure every student goes on to live a happy and successful life.
At Harris Academy Falconwood, our vision, ‘Knowledge is Power, We make it stick,’ is more than just a motto: it’s the bedrock of everything we do. We passionately believe in providing a first-class education that goes far beyond the everyday. We understand that education is the most potent engine for social mobility, empowering young people to transcend their circumstances and seize opportunities that might otherwise remain out of reach. Our aim is to create a platform for true social mobility, tapping into every child’s unique potential and setting them on a path towards ambitious destinations and informed choices.
We achieve this through a broad, diverse, and ambitious curriculum, designed to do so much more than just impart facts. As highlighted in our recent Ofsted report from March 2025, students at Harris Academy Falconwood receive "a very strong education" and "achieve highly," a direct result of our "carefully designed, ambitious curriculum" that "promotes pupils’ academic and personal achievements extremely well." This curriculum supports students to not only learn the powerful knowledge they need to succeed academically, but also to develop great character, cultivate healthy habits for life, and profoundly broaden their horizons. We believe in nurturing the whole child, ensuring they are well-rounded individuals ready for the complexities of the modern world.
Our commitment to inclusion is paramount to our mission for all students to succeed. This is why we are proud that Ofsted recognised how "the needs of disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified and met well," ensuring "all pupils the same high-quality experiences."
We want our students to emerge from Harris Academy Falconwood as confident, articulate individuals, fully equipped to navigate the demands of a fast-paced, ever-changing world. We strive to instil resilience and adaptability, so they can face challenges head-on. Beyond academic excellence, we want our students to not only recognise injustice but to actively challenge it. We foster an environment where kindness and support thrive, encouraging every student to contribute positively to the communities they belong to, and to truly understand and enjoy a sense of belonging right here at the academy.
Harris Academy Falconwood stands as a beacon of educational excellence. The academy’s recent, remarkable progress is a testament to the effective leadership of all staff and the hard work of our outstanding students.
We invite you to explore our website and discover more about what makes Harris Academy Falconwood such a special place to learn and grow.
Mr Darren Pearce, Head of School
Mr George McMillan, Executive Principal
