The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 50% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.7
1.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
4.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
47%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.20
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 114 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 59 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 501
- FSM
- 49.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bromley
- Trust
- HARRIS FEDERATION
- Head
- Mr Richard Carey (Head of Academy)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Tintagel Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4LG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Priory School
Secondary · Very close
Orion Blenheim
Primary · Very close
Hillside Primary School
Primary · 522m away
Harris Primary Academy Orpington
Primary · 524m away
Burwood School
Special school · 565m away
Bromley Beacon Academy
Academy · 565m away
St Philomena's Primary School
Primary · 822m away
Dorton College of Further Education
Special school · 939m away
Questions parents ask
What is Harris Academy Orpington's Ofsted rating?
Harris Academy Orpington was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harris Academy Orpington?
Harris Academy Orpington currently has 501 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harris Academy Orpington take?
Harris Academy Orpington caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Harris Academy Orpington?
Harris Academy Orpington is in BR5 4LG, in the Bromley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harris Academy Orpington have a sixth form?
Yes, Harris Academy Orpington has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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