Harris Primary Academy Orpington

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Dyke Drive, Orpington, BR5 4LZOpen in maps

Harris Primary Academy Orpington is a primary school in Bromley for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 116 schools in Bromley. It ranks 50th of 68 primary schools in Bromley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 9 July 2019, report published 11 September 2019

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 7 May 2025

Pupils at this school thrive in their learning. The school is ambitious for all pupils to succeed. This is embodied in the school's vision of 'success for all'. Pupils work hard to meet these aspirations. They achieve exceptionally well and produce work of high quality across the curriculum. This is particularly true for disadvantaged pupils. The school is highly inclusive, with dedicated and committed staff. Pupils are rightly proud of their school and enjoy their learning. They are respectful and polite to each other. From the early years, children listen attentively to adults and learn to cooperate, take turns and share. Bullying is rare, and pupils know who to speak with if they have any concerns. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the support that their children receive. From the early years onwards, pupils benefit from a range of carefully designed wider opportunities. Pupils in all year groups develop as active citizens with a deep understanding of empathy and responsibility. The school enables them to take part in community outreach activities. Staff and leaders work together to encourage each child to embrace their unique strengths. An active pupil parliament enables pupils to have a voice and experience democracy first hand.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

49 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths63%

63%, 1 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths12%

12%, 4 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

269 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals38.7%

38.7%, 12.2 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language20.4%

20.4%, 1.2 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support11.2%

11.2%, 3.6 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan10.8%

10.8%, 4.8 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Harris Primary Academy Orpington

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Philomena's Primary School0.2 milesOfsted: Good86% met the expected standard
Orion Blenheim0.5 milesOfsted: Good71% met the expected standard
St. Mary Cray Primary Academy0.5 milesOfsted: Good41% met the expected standard
Perry Hall Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Outstanding90% met the expected standard
Manor Oak Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good69% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
HARRIS FEDERATION
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mr Mark Maguire
Phone
01689830383
Website
harrisprimaryorpington.org.uk
Address
Dyke Drive, Orpington, BR5 4LZ
Local authority
Bromley
URN
143426

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.