We are a happy, energetic and all-inclusive ‘OUTSTANDING’ 11-18 Academy which is widely recognised as one of the most successful and highest performing schools in Bromley. As an Academy we uphold the traditional values of good manners, strong discipline and smart uniform. Teachers are the experts in the classroom; they are aspirational for their students and provide the highest quality teaching to ensure students make significant progress above national benchmarks. We place great importance on our supportive and caring ethos; we firmly believe that students thrive and achieve academic and personal success when they feel happy and secure. Whilst we expect all students to strive for academic excellence, we also highly value students’ personal development and their contribution to our Academy, local and international community. Our strong academic curriculum, supported by an extensive extracurricular programme, enriches and extends the learning Our state of the art facilities reflect our approach to learning and our ambition to be and provide the very best to transform the life chances of all our students. Our co-educational Sixth Form offers excellent progression to study in a vibrant and growing Sixth Form community paving the way for university and professional future success. In 2019 we were designated as a ‘World Class’ school because of the amazing work we do to develop students’ skills, character and competencies which rival and compete with those students from the very best schools internationally. This is a huge tribute and accolade for our incredible students who are very deserving of this award. As a community, we are immensely proud of HABE. Our students are strong, confident and passionate: they are ambitious and aspirational for themselves and their futures, and yet deeply conscious of their role in creating a caring and just society. We are a vibrant community of students, staff, parents and governors which is truly 'committed to excellence.’