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Harris Academy Orpington

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr David Astin

corporate_fareHARRIS FEDERATION

location_onNone, BR5 4LG

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

609

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Attainment 8

42.7

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GCSE Rank

#16 in Bromley

#2,136 of 3,216 nationally

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Harris Academy Orpington is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in None, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Harris Academy Orpington is an academy sponsor led in None, Bromley, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of HARRIS FEDERATION. The school has approximately 501 pupils on roll, of whom 53% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.7, placing the school #16 in Bromley and #2,136 of 3,216 nationally. 37.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 11.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 9 A-level subjects. 21.7% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 8.7% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.2 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.5× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. There are 3 teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 7.3 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

42.7

Grade 5+ E&M

37.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)11.1%

Entering EBacc46.90%

EBacc APS3.79

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc72.70%

EBacc APS4.05

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.59

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc74%

EBacc APS3.56

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.32

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc61%

EBacc APS4.13

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.05

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc56%

EBacc APS3.79

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc61%

EBacc APS3.57

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

86%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)74%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.2

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*2.2%

Achieving A*–A8.7%

Achieving A*–B21.7%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate100.0%

A-level subjects offered9

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.3

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate90.50%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate94.10%

2022

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

24 May 2023

Inspection Report

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25 June 2019

Inspection Report

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10 September 2016

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-05-24

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Good

2019-06-25

Academy First Section 5 Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2016-03-08

None Legacy

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

8.4%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.8%(24 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 501 pupils. During this period, there were 42 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 8.4%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	501	42	8.4%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	509	32	6.3%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	545	48	8.8%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	556	40	7.2%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	582	97	16.7%	8.2%	3
2022/23 (Summer term)	595	112	18.8%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	609	53	8.7%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	619	47	7.6%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	604	41	6.8%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	619	64	10.3%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	629	59	9.4%	4.4%	2
2020/21 (Summer term)	676	45	6.7%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	691	13	1.9%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	697	16	2.3%	3.9%	2
2019/20 (Summer term)	800	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	800	37	4.6%	3.2%	2
2019/20 (Autumn term)	808	38	4.7%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	859	177	20.6%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	878	143	16.3%	3.8%	3
2018/19 (Autumn term)	903	71	7.9%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	886	36	4.1%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	893	41	4.6%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	903	51	5.6%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	928	50	5.4%	3.0%	6
2016/17 (Spring term)	941	72	7.7%	3.3%	3
2016/17 (Autumn term)	959	124	12.9%	3.1%	6

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 42 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 34 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 28 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 10 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

83.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

90.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

15.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree45%

agree40%

disagree4%

strongly disagree9%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree32%

agree49%

disagree6%

strongly disagree6%

don't know6%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree43%

agree23%

disagree11%

strongly disagree11%

not applicable13%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes34%

no66%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree56%

agree25%

disagree6%

strongly disagree6%

dont know6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree49%

agree34%

disagree9%

strongly disagree2%

don't know6%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree53%

agree28%

disagree17%

strongly disagree2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree51%

agree28%

disagree11%

strongly disagree6%

don't know4%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree36%

agree51%

disagree11%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree34%

agree51%

disagree4%

don't know11%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree26%

agree47%

disagree6%

strongly disagree6%

don't know15%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes83%

no17%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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