Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto
BoundFor analysis · from ERO reports and public data
Our read on Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto
Strong School With Clear Plans to Keep Improving
ERO found Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto to be a well-functioning school where learner success and progress is increasing, teaching quality is high, and students feel a strong sense of belonging. The school has made good progress since its 2022 review, particularly in literacy teaching, and has clear priorities identified for further improvement around writing equity, cultural responsiveness, and attendance.
Source: ERO, 8 October 2025 · How we write these · What ERO ratings mean
Location & enrolment zone
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Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto
71 Sandwich Road, Beckenham, Christchurch
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What families ask about Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto
- Does Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto have an enrolment zone?
- Yes. An enrolment scheme is listed and the available zone map is shown below. Check your exact address before relying on eligibility.
- What year levels does Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto teach?
- Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto teaches Year 1–8.
- What is Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto's Equity Index?
- The listed EQI is 412. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
- How large is the school?
- The latest listed roll is 507 students.
- When was the latest listed ERO review?
- The latest review date in the public data is October 2025.
The basics
Ministry of Education records
- Teaching language
- All students taught in English/other setting
- Opened
- 1915
- Principal
- Cade Englefield
- Urban/rural setting
- Major urban area
- Donation requests
- May Be RequestedSchool may request voluntary donations
Nearby and future schools
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Before and after school care
Practical questions to confirm directly with the school.
About OSCAR Programmes
Many New Zealand schools have OSCAR-approved before and after school programmes. These programmes provide supervised care, activities, and often homework help during extended hours.
- Typical hours: 7am-8:30am and 3pm-6pm
- Childcare subsidy may be available through WINZ
- Some are run on-site, others at nearby community centres
When visiting Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto:
- Ask if after-school care is available on-site
- Ask about waiting lists and enrolment processes
- Check if school staff help transition children to care