What did Ofsted judge Harris Academy Orpington's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Harris Academy Orpington's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Harris Academy Orpington?

Harris Academy Orpington has 499 pupils on roll.

What ages does Harris Academy Orpington take?

Harris Academy Orpington admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Harris Academy Orpington located?

Harris Academy Orpington is located in BR5 4LG, Bromley.

How do I apply to Harris Academy Orpington?

Harris Academy Orpington is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How far from Harris Academy Orpington were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Harris Academy Orpington for 2025-26 (Year 7) was 2.179 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Year 7 places decided at Harris Academy Orpington?

When Harris Academy Orpington has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — A 'looked after child' is one who is (a) in the care of a Local Authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a Local Authority in the exercise of their social services functions, in England. A 'previously looked after child' is one who was looked after in England but ceased to be so because they were adopted, or became subject to a child arrangements or special guardianship order, as well as a child who appears to the Admission Committee to have been in state care outside of England but ceased to be so as a result of being adopted; 2. Children with a sibling at the Academy in Years 7 to 11 — The sibling must attend the Academy in Years 7 to 11 at the time of application/the application closing date and at the time the applicant child is admitted. 'Sibling' includes full, half, adopted, long-term foster, step siblings, or a child of the parent's cohabiting partner, living at the child's home address as part of the same core family unit; 3. Children attending Harris Primary Academy Orpington — The child must be attending Harris Primary Academy Orpington at the time of application/the application deadline. Parents must confirm attendance at the named feeder school in the application form, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 120 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where there are more applications than places remaining in any oversubscription category, priority is determined by the distance between the child's home address and the Academy, measured in a straight line using easting/northing coordinates via the London Borough of Bromley's electronic measuring system (Ordnance Survey GIS references), with those living nearest receiving highest priority. Where children live in a multi-dwelling building, distance is measured from the same point in the building. Where two or more children live an equal distance, random allocation supervised by an independent person is used.

What is the largest ethnic background at Harris Academy Orpington?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 51.3% of pupils at Harris Academy Orpington are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Harris Academy Orpington: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

How far did offers reach?

2.179miles

was the furthest place offered for 2025-26 (Year 7). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Harris Academy Orpington, year by year →

How places are decided at Harris Academy Orpington

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — A 'looked after child' is one who is (a) in the care of a Local Authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a Local Authority in the exercise of their social services functions, in England. A 'previously looked after child' is one who was looked after in England but ceased to be so because they were adopted, or became subject to a child arrangements or special guardianship order, as well as a child who appears to the Admission Committee to have been in state care outside of England but ceased to be so as a result of being adopted.
2Children with a sibling at the Academy in Years 7 to 11 — The sibling must attend the Academy in Years 7 to 11 at the time of application/the application closing date and at the time the applicant child is admitted. 'Sibling' includes full, half, adopted, long-term foster, step siblings, or a child of the parent's cohabiting partner, living at the child's home address as part of the same core family unit.
3Children attending Harris Primary Academy Orpington — The child must be attending Harris Primary Academy Orpington at the time of application/the application deadline. Parents must confirm attendance at the named feeder school in the application form.
4Children of staff members employed at Harris Academy Orpington — The staff member must be permanently based at the Academy for more than 50% of their normal working hours during term time, and have been employed for at least two years at the time of application, and/or recruited to fill a vacant post with a demonstrable skill shortage. Applications must be accompanied by a completed Children of Staff Supplementary Information Form.
5All other children — This category includes all children who do not fall into any of the oversubscription categories above.

If two applications tie: Where there are more applications than places remaining in any oversubscription category, priority is determined by the distance between the child's home address and the Academy, measured in a straight line using easting/northing coordinates via the London Borough of Bromley's electronic measuring system (Ordnance Survey GIS references), with those living nearest receiving highest priority. Where children live in a multi-dwelling building, distance is measured from the same point in the building. Where two or more children live an equal distance, random allocation supervised by an independent person is used.

Children with an EHC plan naming the school are admitted before all other children under separate statutory procedures, reducing places within the PAN (not numbered as an oversubscription criterion). Twins/triplets/higher multiple births: where one sibling achieves a place within PAN but the other does not, the Academy will admit the other even if this exceeds the PAN (Years 7-11 only).

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Harris Academy Orpington: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Harris Academy Orpington's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Harris Academy Orpington's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Harris Academy Orpington?: Harris Academy Orpington has 499 pupils on roll.
What ages does Harris Academy Orpington take?: Harris Academy Orpington admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Harris Academy Orpington located?: Harris Academy Orpington is located in BR5 4LG, Bromley.
How do I apply to Harris Academy Orpington?: Harris Academy Orpington is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How far from Harris Academy Orpington were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Harris Academy Orpington for 2025-26 (Year 7) was 2.179 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Year 7 places decided at Harris Academy Orpington?: When Harris Academy Orpington has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — A 'looked after child' is one who is (a) in the care of a Local Authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a Local Authority in the exercise of their social services functions, in England. A 'previously looked after child' is one who was looked after in England but ceased to be so because they were adopted, or became subject to a child arrangements or special guardianship order, as well as a child who appears to the Admission Committee to have been in state care outside of England but ceased to be so as a result of being adopted; 2. Children with a sibling at the Academy in Years 7 to 11 — The sibling must attend the Academy in Years 7 to 11 at the time of application/the application closing date and at the time the applicant child is admitted. 'Sibling' includes full, half, adopted, long-term foster, step siblings, or a child of the parent's cohabiting partner, living at the child's home address as part of the same core family unit; 3. Children attending Harris Primary Academy Orpington — The child must be attending Harris Primary Academy Orpington at the time of application/the application deadline. Parents must confirm attendance at the named feeder school in the application form, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 120 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where there are more applications than places remaining in any oversubscription category, priority is determined by the distance between the child's home address and the Academy, measured in a straight line using easting/northing coordinates via the London Borough of Bromley's electronic measuring system (Ordnance Survey GIS references), with those living nearest receiving highest priority. Where children live in a multi-dwelling building, distance is measured from the same point in the building. Where two or more children live an equal distance, random allocation supervised by an independent person is used.
What is the largest ethnic background at Harris Academy Orpington?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 51.3% of pupils at Harris Academy Orpington are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

League tables in Bromley Compare Bromley schools Best secondary schools in Bromley Sixth forms in Bromley Bromley hub All Bromley schools Schools on map Admissions checker Choosing sixth form guide Catchment areas guide What to ask on a visit

Same phase, ranked by distance and how closely they match.

Explore nearby

See every school within walking distance, ranked by distance and inspection grade.

Schools in Orpington

Connected nurseries & schools

Feeder schools & nurseries

Children attending these settings are given priority in this school's admissions.

Harris Primary Academy Orpington

Primary

Good

Links are derived from Ofsted registration addresses and published admission arrangements. Always confirm current arrangements with the school.

Interested in this school?Register interest and we'll pass your details on if it joins School Atlas.Register interest

This school hasn't claimed its profile yet, so it can't receive enquiries here. Leave your details and we'll pass them on if the school joins School Atlas.

Nearby schools within 5 km

How far did offers reach?

2.179miles

was the furthest place offered for 2025-26 (Year 7). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Harris Academy Orpington, year by year →

How places are decided at Harris Academy Orpington

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — A 'looked after child' is one who is (a) in the care of a Local Authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a Local Authority in the exercise of their social services functions, in England. A 'previously looked after child' is one who was looked after in England but ceased to be so because they were adopted, or became subject to a child arrangements or special guardianship order, as well as a child who appears to the Admission Committee to have been in state care outside of England but ceased to be so as a result of being adopted.
2Children with a sibling at the Academy in Years 7 to 11 — The sibling must attend the Academy in Years 7 to 11 at the time of application/the application closing date and at the time the applicant child is admitted. 'Sibling' includes full, half, adopted, long-term foster, step siblings, or a child of the parent's cohabiting partner, living at the child's home address as part of the same core family unit.
3Children attending Harris Primary Academy Orpington — The child must be attending Harris Primary Academy Orpington at the time of application/the application deadline. Parents must confirm attendance at the named feeder school in the application form.
4Children of staff members employed at Harris Academy Orpington — The staff member must be permanently based at the Academy for more than 50% of their normal working hours during term time, and have been employed for at least two years at the time of application, and/or recruited to fill a vacant post with a demonstrable skill shortage. Applications must be accompanied by a completed Children of Staff Supplementary Information Form.
5All other children — This category includes all children who do not fall into any of the oversubscription categories above.

Harris Academy Orpington: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Harris Academy Orpington's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Harris Academy Orpington's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Harris Academy Orpington?: Harris Academy Orpington has 499 pupils on roll.
What ages does Harris Academy Orpington take?: Harris Academy Orpington admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Harris Academy Orpington located?: Harris Academy Orpington is located in BR5 4LG, Bromley.
How do I apply to Harris Academy Orpington?: Harris Academy Orpington is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How far from Harris Academy Orpington were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Harris Academy Orpington for 2025-26 (Year 7) was 2.179 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Year 7 places decided at Harris Academy Orpington?: When Harris Academy Orpington has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — A 'looked after child' is one who is (a) in the care of a Local Authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a Local Authority in the exercise of their social services functions, in England. A 'previously looked after child' is one who was looked after in England but ceased to be so because they were adopted, or became subject to a child arrangements or special guardianship order, as well as a child who appears to the Admission Committee to have been in state care outside of England but ceased to be so as a result of being adopted; 2. Children with a sibling at the Academy in Years 7 to 11 — The sibling must attend the Academy in Years 7 to 11 at the time of application/the application closing date and at the time the applicant child is admitted. 'Sibling' includes full, half, adopted, long-term foster, step siblings, or a child of the parent's cohabiting partner, living at the child's home address as part of the same core family unit; 3. Children attending Harris Primary Academy Orpington — The child must be attending Harris Primary Academy Orpington at the time of application/the application deadline. Parents must confirm attendance at the named feeder school in the application form, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 120 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where there are more applications than places remaining in any oversubscription category, priority is determined by the distance between the child's home address and the Academy, measured in a straight line using easting/northing coordinates via the London Borough of Bromley's electronic measuring system (Ordnance Survey GIS references), with those living nearest receiving highest priority. Where children live in a multi-dwelling building, distance is measured from the same point in the building. Where two or more children live an equal distance, random allocation supervised by an independent person is used.
What is the largest ethnic background at Harris Academy Orpington?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 51.3% of pupils at Harris Academy Orpington are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Same phase, ranked by distance and how closely they match.

Explore nearby

See every school within walking distance, ranked by distance and inspection grade.

Schools in Orpington

Connected nurseries & schools

Feeder schools & nurseries

Children attending these settings are given priority in this school's admissions.

Harris Primary Academy Orpington

Primary

Good

Links are derived from Ofsted registration addresses and published admission arrangements. Always confirm current arrangements with the school.

Interested in this school?Register interest and we'll pass your details on if it joins School Atlas.Register interest

This school hasn't claimed its profile yet, so it can't receive enquiries here. Leave your details and we'll pass them on if the school joins School Atlas.

Harris Academy Orpington

How far did offers reach?

How places are decided at Harris Academy Orpington

Harris Academy Orpington: key facts

Similar schools nearby

Explore nearby

Harris Academy Orpington

Connected nurseries & schools

Feeder schools & nurseries

Nearby schools within 5 km

How far did offers reach?

How places are decided at Harris Academy Orpington

Harris Academy Orpington: key facts

Similar schools nearby

Explore nearby

Connected nurseries & schools

Feeder schools & nurseries

Nearby schools within 5 km