Harris Primary Academy Orpington
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Dyke Drive Orpington Kent BR5 4LZ |
| Phone | 01689830383 |
| Reference Number | 143426 |
Harris Primary Academy Orpington has shown significant improvement since its last inspection, with evidence that its work across all areas has enhanced since being rated good in July 2019. The school’s ambitious vision, ‘success for all,’ is reflected in the high-quality work produced by pupils, especially among disadvantaged individuals. The inclusive environment encourages a strong sense of respect and pride among students, who actively participate in their learning and community.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 276 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.55%
Girls: 51.45% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 42.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 18.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 23.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 18 | 30 |
| 2 | 16 | 11 | 27 |
| 3 | 21 | 22 | 43 |
| 4 | 22 | 23 | 45 |
| 5 | 28 | 32 | 60 |
| 6 | 28 | 22 | 50 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 42.8% |
| African | 13.4% |
| White, Other | 11.2% |
| Caribbean | 5.1% |
| Indian | 4.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.3% |
| Asian, Other | 3.3% |
| Chinese | 2.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 May 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 May 2025 | School inspection |
| 09 Jul 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Sep 2016 | Academy conversion letter |
Strengths
- Pupils achieve exceptionally well across the curriculum.
- The school has a strong culture of reading, promoting confidence in pupils.
- There is very strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Excellent behaviour is displayed by pupils both in and out of lessons.
- Leadership is highly committed and effective in maintaining high standards.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 12% |
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 | 106 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
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 | 0.8 | ||
| Writing | -0.2 | ||
| Maths | 0.1 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 8 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 7 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Philomena's Primary School
Chelsfield Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4DR |
0.2 miles |
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Orion Blenheim
Blenheim Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9BH |
0.5 miles |
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St. Mary Cray Primary Academy
High Street, St Mary Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4AR |
0.53 miles |
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Perry Hall Primary School
Perry Hall Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0EF |
0.89 miles |
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Manor Oak Primary School
Sweeps Lane, St Mary Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3PE |
0.92 miles |
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Poverest Primary School
Tillingbourne Green, St Mary Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 2JD |
0.99 miles |
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St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School
Buttermere Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3WD |
1.25 miles |
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Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School
Mitchell Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9JT |
1.33 miles |
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The Highway Primary School
The Highway, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9DJ |
1.36 miles |
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Leesons Primary School
Leesons Hill, St Paul's Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 2GA |
1.38 miles |
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Crofton Infant School
Towncourt Lane, Petts Wood, Orpington, Kent, BR5 1EL |
1.48 miles |
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Crofton Junior School
Towncourt Lane, Orpington, Kent, BR5 1EL |
1.61 miles |
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Chelsfield Primary School
Warren Road, Chelsfield, Orpington, Kent, BR6 6EP |
1.62 miles |
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Warren Road Primary School
Warren Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 6JF |
1.62 miles |
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Tubbenden Primary School
Sandy Bury, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9SD |
1.76 miles |
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Gray's Farm Primary Academy
Gray's Farm Road, St Paul's Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3AD |
1.9 miles |
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Green Street Green Primary School
Vine Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 6DT |
2.09 miles |
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
St Paul's Wood Hill, Orpington, Kent, BR5 2SR |
2.13 miles |
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Crockenhill Primary School
The Green, Crockenhill, Kent, BR8 8JG |
2.15 miles |
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St James' Roman Catholic Primary School
Maybury Close, Petts Wood, Orpington, Kent, BR5 1BL |
2.16 miles |
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Harris Academy Orpington
Tintagel Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4LG |
0.33 miles |
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Bromley Beacon Academy
Avalon Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9BD |
0.68 miles |
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Woodview
Crockenhill Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4EP |
0.78 miles |
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Clannad Education Centre
112 Chistlehurst Rd, Bromley, BR6 0DW |
0.87 miles |
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St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School
Goddington Lane, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9SH |
1 miles |
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Riverside School
Main Road, St Paul's Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3HS |
1.69 miles |
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Browns School
Hawstead Lane, Chelsfield, Hawstead Lane, Orpington, Kent, BR6 7PH |
1.83 miles |
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Newstead Wood School
Avebury Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9SA |
1.92 miles |
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Kemnal Technology College
Sevenoaks Way, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 5AA |
2.24 miles |
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Darrick Wood School
Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington, Kent, BR6 8ER |
2.35 miles |
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Marjorie McClure School
110 Slades Drive, Chislehurst, BR7 6FG |
2.56 miles |
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Orion Coopers
Hawkwood Lane, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 5PS |
2.61 miles |
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Orchards Academy
St Mary's Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7TE |
2.68 miles |
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Bromley High School GDST
Blackbrook Lane, Bromley, BR1 2TW |
2.68 miles |
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Farringtons School
Perry Street, Chislehurst, BR7 6LR |
2.74 miles |
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Darul Uloom London School
Foxbury Avenue, Chislehurst, BR7 6SD |
2.88 miles |
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Chislehurst School for Girls
Beaverwood Road, Perry Street, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 6HE |
2.9 miles |
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The Annex School House
Pembroke House, Leydenhatch Lane, Hextable, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7PS |
2.95 miles |
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TLC The Learning Centre
Princes Plain, Bromley, Orpington, Kent, BR2 8LD |
2.96 miles |
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Bishop Justus CofE School
Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley, Kent, BR2 8HZ |
3.04 miles |