Harris Primary Academy Kent House
Harris Primary Academy Kent House is an academy sponsor led in Bromley for pupils aged 3 to 11. It has 394 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Harris Primary Academy Kent House is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2022. In 2025, 72% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Ofsted inspection: June 2022. KS2 results: 2025.
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | High Street Penge London SE20 7QR |
| Phone | 02084027178 |
| Reference Number | 139678 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 394 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.97%
Girls: 52.03% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 28.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 34.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 26 | 54 |
| 2 | 22 | 35 | 57 |
| 3 | 27 | 25 | 52 |
| 4 | 27 | 23 | 50 |
| 5 | 23 | 26 | 49 |
| 6 | 20 | 27 | 47 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 19.8% |
| African | 19% |
| White, Other | 14.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 7.9% |
| Caribbean | 7.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 6.1% |
| Indian | 4.8% |
| Unclassified | 4.6% |
| White & Asian | 2.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
Harris Primary Academy Kent House continues to be an outstanding school, providing a joyful and secure learning environment where pupils thrive. With a strong emphasis on care and safety, staff ensure that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, receive appropriate support to excel in their education. The curriculum is well-structured, enabling pupils to build knowledge and skills effectively, while also nurturing their personal development through various extracurricular activities. The school has successfully resumed its enrichment programs post-COVID-19, further enhancing the overall educational experience for its students.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 04 May 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 May 2022 | School inspection |
| 11 May 2016 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils thrive in a happy and purposeful learning environment.
- Leaders prioritize students' safety and well-being.
- Teachers have excellent subject knowledge and expect high achievement from all pupils.
- The curriculum is designed to build pupils' knowledge and skills logically.
- Pupils with SEND achieve exceptionally well with the right support.
- Behaviour among pupils is excellent and bullying is rare.
- Parents are supported in helping their children with reading at home.
- The school provides a wide range of after-school activities.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 6% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 104 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.2 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Writing | 1.8 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | -0.9 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
How many students meet the standards
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| Second Preference | 59 | 14 |
| Third Preference | 45 | 7 |
| From another Local Authority | 29 | 7 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Alexandra Infant School
Kent House Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 1JG |
0.12 miles |
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St John's Church of England Primary School
Maple Road, Penge, London, SE20 8HU |
0.35 miles |
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Churchfields Primary School
Churchfields Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 4QY |
0.47 miles |
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St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Genoa Road, Anerley, London, SE20 8ES |
0.49 miles |
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Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace
Malcolm Road, Penge, London, SE20 8RH |
0.52 miles |
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Alexandra Junior School
Cator Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5DS |
0.61 miles |
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Balgowan Primary School
Balgowan Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 4HJ |
0.68 miles |
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Stewart Fleming Primary School
Witham Road, Anerley, London, SE20 7YB |
0.74 miles |
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James Dixon Primary School
William Booth Road, Anerley, London, SE20 8BW |
0.88 miles |
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Worsley Bridge Primary School
Worsley Bridge Primary School, Brackley Road, BECKENHAM, Kent, BR3 1RF |
0.98 miles |
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Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School
208 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5SE |
1.02 miles |
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Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green
St George's Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 5JG |
1.11 miles |
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Champion Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 4HH |
1.19 miles |
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Harris Primary Academy Beckenham
Manor Way, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 3SJ |
1.2 miles |
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Haseltine Primary School
Haseltine Road, Bell Green, Lower Sydenham, London, SE26 5AD |
1.22 miles |
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Marian Vian Primary School
Shirley Crescent, Elmers End, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 4AZ |
1.23 miles |
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Adamsrill Primary School
Adamsrill Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 4AQ |
1.32 miles |
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St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School
The Peak, Sydenham, London, SE26 4LJ |
1.32 miles |
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St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy
Albert Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4JD |
1.36 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Westgate Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 5DE |
1.43 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Harris Girls Academy Bromley
Lennard Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 1QR |
0.42 miles |
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Sydenham & Dulwich Girls GDST
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1.18 miles |
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Harris City Academy Crystal Palace
Maberley Road, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 2JH |
1.22 miles |
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Harris Academy Beckenham
Manor Way, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 3SJ |
1.31 miles |
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Orion Eden Park
Balmoral Avenue, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 3RD |
1.31 miles |
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Forest Hill School
Dacres Road, Forest Hill, London, SE23 2XN |
1.36 miles |
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Harris Academy South Norwood
Cumberlow Avenue, London, SE25 6AE |
1.4 miles |
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Sedgehill Academy
Sedgehill Road, Lewisham, London, SE6 3QW |
1.41 miles |
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Brent Knoll School
Perry Rise, London, SE23 2QU |
1.42 miles |
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Oasis Academy Arena
Albert Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4QL |
1.45 miles |
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Sydenham School
Dartmouth Road, London, SE26 4RD |
1.58 miles |
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Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form
11 Oliver Grove, London, SE25 6EJ |
1.59 miles |
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Beckmead College
Tennison Road, London, SE25 5RR |
1.76 miles |
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Hillcrest
101 Central Hill, London, SE19 1BY |
1.9 miles |
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Harris Academy Beulah Hill
Spurgeon Road, London, SE19 3UG |
1.98 miles |
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Langley Park School for Boys
South Eden Park Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 3BP |
2.02 miles |
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Orchard Park High School
Orchard Way, Shirley, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 7NJ |
2.03 miles |
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Priory School
Hermitage Road, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 3QN |
2.06 miles |
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Fidelis College
147 Central Hill, London, SE19 1RT |
2.08 miles |
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The New School
St Mary's Lodge, 149 Central Hill, London, SE19 1RT |
2.08 miles |
- Balgowan Primary School
- Burnt Ash Primary School
- Clare House Primary School
- Crofton Junior School
- Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School
- Harris Primary Academy Beckenham
- Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green
- Harris Primary Academy Shortlands
- La Fontaine Academy
- Midfield Primary School
Harris Primary Academy Kent House is part of Harris Federation, which runs 58 schools. The nearest others:
- Harris Girls Academy Bromley Beckenham
- Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace London
- Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green Beckenham
- Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Beckenham
- Harris City Academy Crystal Palace London
- Harris Academy Beckenham Beckenham
- Harris Academy South Norwood London
- Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form London
- Harris Academy Beulah Hill London
- Harris Primary Academy Shortlands Bromley
What is Harris Primary Academy Kent House's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Harris Primary Academy Kent House is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2022.
When was Harris Primary Academy Kent House last inspected by Ofsted?
Harris Primary Academy Kent House was last inspected in June 2022.
How many pupils does Harris Primary Academy Kent House have?
Harris Primary Academy Kent House has 394 pupils on roll.
What age range does Harris Primary Academy Kent House cover?
Harris Primary Academy Kent House for pupils aged 3 to 11.
What are Harris Primary Academy Kent House's SATs (KS2) results?
In 2025, 72% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Where is Harris Primary Academy Kent House?
Harris Primary Academy Kent House is at High Street, Penge, London, SE20 7QR.