Harris Primary Academy Orpington, Orpington
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Harris Primary Academy Orpington is an ambitious school with a 'success for all' vision where disadvantaged pupils thrive alongside their peers. Teachers are experts at their craft, continuously checking pupils' understanding and using skilled questioning to help children learn. The school is highly inclusive and welcoming, with strong support for all learners including those with additional needs.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve exceptionally high standards in reading, writing and mathematics, exceeding national averages
- Expert curriculum delivery with skilled teaching that checks understanding and addresses misconceptions quickly
- Very strong support for pupils with SEND, including an exemplary autism provision
- Excellent behaviour and a calm, orderly school environment
- Strong culture of reading with pupils developing as confident, fluent readers
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture where pupils feel secure and know who to turn to with concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Pupil parliament, eco-warriors roles, house captains, singing leaders, community outreach activities, trips to local library
Harris Primary Academy Orpington is a primary school where pupils thrive in their learning and achieve exceptionally well across the curriculum. Evidence suggests the school's work has improved significantly since its previous good rating in 2019.
At a Glance
38.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
41 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 78% to 71%. Maths has declined from 76% to 65%. Writing has declined from 78% to 73%.
Class Sizes
21.2
Avg class size
24.0
Infant (KS1)
23.1
KS2
13
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
64%
Available places
269 pupils
420 capacity
151 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Orpington
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Orpington
Admissions Demand - Bromley
Places available
4,062
Applications
3,312
Got 1st preference
89.0%
Got preferred school
98.7%
Primary admissions across Bromley (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.60857%
Overall absence
11.3879%
Persistent absence
281
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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