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Harris Academy Orpington
Tintagel Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4LG, Bromley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
44.9 / 100
Bottom 45%
Better than 45% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
501
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 67% nationally. While 53% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the percentage progressing to university stands at 45%, with 9% attending top-third institutions. However, the LocaleIQ score suggests there is room for improvement compared to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 24 May 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 42.7 | Bottom 33% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 53% | Bottom 19% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 38% | Bottom 33% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 47% | Top 25% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 36% | Top 25% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 45% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 9% | Below avg |
Based on 11 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British50.9%
Black African16.6%
White Other7.0%
Mixed Other4.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
Black Caribbean2.4%
Asian Other2.0%
Gypsy/Roma1.8%
Asian Indian1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Black Other1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Other0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
traveller_irish0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.37489, 0.11542 · BR5 4LG
School details
Local authorityBromley
RegionLondon
URN143427
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.harrisorpington.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Harris Academy Orpington rated by Ofsted?
Harris Academy Orpington was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 May 2023.
Is Harris Academy Orpington a good school?
Harris Academy Orpington scores 44.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 45% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Harris Academy Orpington in GCSEs?
Harris Academy Orpington achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.7. 53% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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