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Harris Primary Academy Orpington
- Primary
- Bromley BR5 4LZ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders monitor pupils鈥� progress in reading, writing and mathematics routinely.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad and balanced with rich experiences making learning enjoyable.
Areas Needing Improvement: Sometimes, teachers do not set sufficiently challenging work, particularly for the most able pupils.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' achievements in reading, writing, and mathematics have improved.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders can quickly support those pupils who need to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and their attitudes reflect the school鈥檚 values.
Support for SEND Pupils: Current pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are achieving well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff care for pupils, respond well to welfare needs, and ensure they are well looked after. Safeguarding is effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The family support worker provides tailored support for pupils鈥� emotional needs.
Parent Feedback: Parents have mixed perceptions due to inconsistencies in communication.
Parental Involvement: Further development is needed to improve the school鈥檚 partnership with parents.
Extracurricular Activities: The physical education and sport premium funding is providing various activities to promote participation in sport.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers establish good relationships with pupils and contribute to the school鈥檚 inclusive values.
Impact on Student Progress: Leaders' actions have raised teacher expectations, positively affecting pupil progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Procedures for monitoring the quality of teaching, learning, and assessment in English and mathematics are rigorous.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some middle leaders are not rigorous enough in evaluating their impact on pupils鈥� outcomes.
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About Us
Harris Primary Academy Orpington is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 299 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 68% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 4-11 | 5-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.6 | 23.4 | 21.8 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 105 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 105 | 105 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 104 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 104 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% | 66.32% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 13.54% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 100 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 2 | 99 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 48% 22 | 68.2% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 5 | 14.87% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.1 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 2 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% 3 | 66.85% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 3 | 13.74% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0 | - |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 96 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% | 67.29% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 12.89% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.8 | Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 27th Aug 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Harris Primary Academy Orpington
Local authority ratio 20 : 1