Harris Academy Orpington

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Tintagel Road, Orpington, London, BR5 4LGOpen in maps

Harris Academy Orpington is a secondary school in Bromley for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 116 schools in Bromley. It ranks 16th of 19 secondary schools in Bromley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 24 May 2023, report published 17 July 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

64 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score42.7

42.7, 3.4 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths37.5%

37.5%, 7.9 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths53.1%

53.1%, 11.7 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc46.9%

46.9%, 6.4 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.79

3.79, 0.3 below the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

23 students

Average point score per A level entry27.39

27.39, 7.61 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C-, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

499 pupils on roll

Eligible for free school meals44.7%

44.7%, 18.2 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language14.2%

14.2%, 7.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support16.6%

16.6%, 1.8 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan9%

9%, 3 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Harris Academy Orpington

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School0.8 milesOfsted judgements: OutstandingAttainment 8: 83.6
Newstead Wood School2 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 82.8
Darrick Wood School2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 51.5
Kemnal Technology College3 milesOfsted judgements: Requires improvementAttainment 8: 29.3
Orchards Academy3 milesOfsted judgements: GoodAttainment 8: 41.3

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
HARRIS FEDERATION
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Richard Carey
Phone
01689819219
Website
harrisorpington.org.uk
Address
Tintagel Road, Orpington, London, BR5 4LG
Local authority
Bromley
URN
143427

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.