Harris Academy Orpington, based in , provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Harris Academy Orpington currently has around 501 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 60.3% boys and 39.7% girls. Around 49.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 25%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (50.9%). african pupils make up about 16.6%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 96% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (92%) , including 47% who stay in school sixth forms and 44% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Tintagel Road, , BR5 4LG |
| Website: | http://www.harrisorpington.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01689819219 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Bromley |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Richard Carey |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 143427 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/05/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 501 |
| Number of Boys: | 302 |
| Number of Girls: | 199 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 25% | 8.2% |
| White British | 50.90% | 255 |
| African | 16.60% | 83 |
| Other White | 7.00% | 35 |
| Other Mixed | 4.20% | 21 |
| Unclassified | 3.60% | 18 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.60% | 13 |
| Caribbean | 2.40% | 12 |
| Other Asian | 2.00% | 10 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.80% | 9 |
| Indian | 1.60% | 8 |
| White and Asian | 1.20% | 6 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.00% | 5 |
| Chinese | 1.00% | 5 |
| Other Black | 1.00% | 5 |
| Pakistani | 0.80% | 4 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.80% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.80% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blenheim Primary School Blenheim Road , BR6 9BH | - not rated | 322 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blenheim Junior School Blenheim Road , BR6 9BH | - not rated | 322 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blenheim Infant School Blenheim Road , BR6 9BH | - not rated | 322 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orion Blenheim Blenheim Road , BR6 9BH | 3out of 4 | 322 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Primary School Dyke Drive , BR5 4LZ | - not rated | 571 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Orpington Tintagel Road , Orpington BR5 4LG | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ramsden Boys' School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 243 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Ramsden Girls' School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 243 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orpington College of Further Education The Walnuts , BR6 0TE | - not rated | 1,026 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nightingale Blenheim Road , Bromley BR6 9BH | - not rated | 322 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Beacon Academy Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | 3out of 4 | 617 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burwood School Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | - not rated | 617 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Goddington School Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | - not rated | 753 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avalon Centre Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | - not rated | 753 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.