The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 391
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 16.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bromley
- Trust
- HARRIS FEDERATION
- Head
- Mr Jordan Hollis (Executive Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Kingswood Road, Bromley, Kent, BR2 0HG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmValley Primary School
Primary · 548m away
Highfield Infants' School
Primary · 599m away
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 620m away
Highfield Junior School
Primary · 662m away
Education and Youth Services Ltd
Independent · 1.0km away
Bromley Mencap
Special school · 1.2km away
Clare House Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Christophers The Hall School
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Harris Primary Academy Shortlands a selective school?
No. Harris Primary Academy Shortlands is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Harris Primary Academy Shortlands's Ofsted rating?
Harris Primary Academy Shortlands was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harris Primary Academy Shortlands?
Harris Primary Academy Shortlands currently has 391 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harris Primary Academy Shortlands take?
Harris Primary Academy Shortlands caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Harris Primary Academy Shortlands?
Harris Primary Academy Shortlands is in Bromley, BR2 0HG, in the Bromley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harris Primary Academy Shortlands have a sixth form?
No, Harris Primary Academy Shortlands does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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