Harris Primary Academy Orpington

A good academy sponsor led school in Bromley. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Harris Primary Academy Orpington.

Orpington, BR54LZ Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

66

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
58.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 69.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
67.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
9 July 2019
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Dyke Drive
Orpington, BR54LZ
Phone
1689830383
Website
harrisprimaryorpington.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143426
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Dyke Drive, Orpington, BR5 4LZ
Website
www.harrisprimaryorpington.org.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HARRIS FEDERATION
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
299
Free School Meals
44.1% (132 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
8.7% (26 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
69.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
15.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
69.0 (+10.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 105.0
2023 104.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
18 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
37
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
299 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Success for All"

Ready Respectful Safe

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Harris Primary Academy Orpington. Head of Academy: Mark Maguire. The school aims to provide a high-quality, well-rounded education within a caring community and upholds the core values Ready, Respectful, Safe; emphasises belonging to the Harris Federation and invites parental involvement.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Football Tag Rugby Fencing Street dancing Art club Multisports Musical Theatre Cheerleading Storytime Club Maths Investigation Choir Coding club Craft club Basketball Netball

Sports

Football Tag Rugby Multisports Basketball Netball

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum designed to ensure comprehensive coverage of the National Curriculum and exceed these expectations in each subject. Reading is at the heart of learning; Read Write Inc. used for reading; daily reading of a range of storybooks; half-termly assessments by the RWI leader. Mastery mindset for every subject with high expectations; deeper understanding rather than accelerating to the next year group; curriculum taught as a narrative model across subjects. In-house progression and plans with support from partner federation schools and central subject experts. SMSC and British values are threaded throughout the curriculum; daily assemblies and collective worship are an important part of the school day.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club: 7.45am until school starts 8.25am. After School Club: from end of school until 5.45pm with a light snack. Prices: Breakfast Club - £5.00 daily (FSM £3.00). After-School Club - £12.00 daily (FSM £9.00). Bookings are made at the start of each term with payments due a week in advance. Payments can be made via Parent Pay.

Admissions Criteria

Applications are processed centrally by London Borough of Bromley. When oversubscribed, admissions are prioritised by Looked after and previously looked after children; Children with a medical or social need with evidence; Siblings of pupils; Proximity (children living closest to the school). Reception has 30 places for September 2025–2026. Open mornings are held every 1st Wednesday of the month at 09:00. Reception applications for 2026–2027 are via Bromley’s Common Application Form; in-year and other year-group admissions are via Bromley; induction happens after an offer.

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