Harris Primary Academy Orpington
Orpington, BR5 4LZ · Bromley · primary school
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52nd of 69 primary schools in Bromley we can score, 76 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.9/10 against 1,807 of them, against 5.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Harris Primary Academy Orpington overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 12.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils visit The Cutty Sark, Greenwich Observatory, local museums, local theatres, garden centres, The O2, The London Eye, and The Houses of Parliament. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 269 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Harris Primary Academy Orpington
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that the school’s work “may have improved significantly across all areas” since its previous graded inspection. Consequently, the next inspection will be a graded one. The report describes a school where pupils “thrive in their learning” and achieve “exceptionally well” in a highly inclusive environment.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve standards in reading, writing, and mathematics that “exceed those achieved nationally,” with particularly strong outcomes for disadvantaged pupils.
- There is “very strong support” for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), including an “exemplary quality” provision for children with autism.
- Staff are “experts in the delivery of the curriculum,” using skilful questioning and regular recaps to ensure pupils retain knowledge and address misconceptions quickly.
- A “strong culture of reading” ensures pupils become “confident and fluent readers,” supported by expert early phonics teaching and effective catch-up strategies.
- Leadership is described as a strength, with leaders being “highly committed and well informed” and maintaining a “positive and collaborative culture” for staff.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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