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Harris Academy Orpington is a non-selective academy. It has about 560 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In May 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Harris Federation. (Other schools in this trust include Harris Academy Falconwood, Harris Academy Greenwich, Harris Academy Beckenham, Harris Girls Academy Bromley and Harris Academy South Norwood.)
Particular strengths include Admissions, Environment and Attendance. Relative weaknesses include Finances and Attainment.
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Admissions: Excellent. The offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is quite high.
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Destinations: Poor. The proportions of students going on to education, training or work at the ages of 16 and 18 are both very low. Show details
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment, progress and destinations are all poor.
Finances: Poor. This is because the school budget has been in deficit
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