Parent Testimonials - Parent Testimonials - Latest News - Harris Academy Orpington View our posts @haorpington 13/03/26 This week HAO proudly took part in National Science Week, embracing this year’s inspiring theme: “Curiosity – What’s Your Question?” We believe every great idea begins with a question. So we ask our whole community: What’s your question? @HarrisFed Video @haorpington 10/03/26 Image @haorpington 10/03/26 World Book Day took place last week, but as part of the fun activities throughout the week, students produced some great work. Below are a few examples from some of our talented students. @haorpington 10/03/26 This week HAO is celebrating Science Week, with this years theme ‘Curiosity - what’s you Question?’ Here are some of our staffs curious questions. @haorpington 06/03/26 On its way to becoming a yearly event, HAO students are once again taking part in the Mini London Marathon for schools, creating our own mini marathon in the last 2 weeks for the spring term. #WeRunTogether @haorpington 02/03/26 The new spring/summer term sports clubs go live this week. Make sure you sign up and bring the right kit to participate. @haorpington 16/02/26 As its half term, we didn’t want our students missing out on such a celebration, so incorporated it into our week. Thank you to @SchoolCatering @HarrisFed #LunarNewYear @haorpington 16/02/26 The catering team at HAO created an amazing range of foods for lunch last week to celebrate the Lunar New Year, which is tomorrow. @haorpington 12/02/26 🎓 Happy National School Governors’ Awareness Day! A huge thank you to all our dedicated school governors who give their time, expertise, and passion to support our schools and help every pupil thrive. Your commitment makes a real difference every day. #NSGAD #SchoolGovernors @haorpington 30/01/26 Event Reminder - Year 8 Parents Evening is next week. Students will have appointment sheets to book in the meetings. We look forward to seeing you all on Thursday. @haorpington 23/01/26 HAO is launching its attendance challenge  from Monday. What is the prize I hear you ask... the most improved year group will have a pizza party on the last day of this half term. Last time, Y10 were the winners. Lets see who comes out on top this time. @haorpington 16/01/26 What are you reading currently? Check out our recommendations. @haorpington 05/01/26 Event Reminder - Year 11 Parents Evening is this week. Students have already had their appointment sheets. We look forward to seeing you all on Thursday. @haorpington 15/12/25 Finally, a reminder: The last day of this term is 19/12/2025, and the Academy will close to all students at 12.45pm. Students will be allowed to wear their own clothes, including Christmas jumpers, and we ask all to bring a £1 donation that will go to our local charity. @haorpington 15/12/25 Whilst Y11 resume career discussions to support them in planning their future pathways. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to take part in their first HAO Sixth Form taster day - an exciting chance to experience what life could be like with us after GCSEs. @haorpington 15/12/25 End of Term Highlights - As we approach the final week of term, our focus is on exploring the next steps for not only our students, but those that could join us next year. Banding day was a success as we welcomed prospective students and their parents - with a mop up this week. @haorpington 03/12/25 LBB's upcoming winter HAF programme will run again from 22nd December to 31 December 2025 The programme offers free holiday club places, including activities and healthy meals for families with children 5-16 years old who get FSM. Book directly:  shorturl.at/uluNm @haorpington 27/11/25 Well done to our Year 8 and Year 9 football teams, who both won their tense and entertaining matches, by 1 goal. Both our goalkeepers saving last minute penalties to hold out for the win! Great effort by all! @HarrisFed @haorpington 24/11/25 What a week at HAO last week! From advocacy and community engagement, assessments galore,  to student achievements and a little theatre magic – here’s what we’ve been up to in images 👇 #Education #Advocacy #HAO @HarrisFed @haorpington 19/11/25 Well done to the Year 10 football team on their 7-2 win on Monday night in the Bromley League. Two wins from two, making it a successful campaign so far. @HarrisFed @haorpington X Wall Harris Academies All Academies in our Federation aim to transform the lives of the students they serve by bringing about rapid improvement in examination results, personal development and aspiration. 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"When a child has a highlighted SEN need, it is taken on board and they are given the extra help if and where necessary." "When issues have materialised, communication with the school has been easy, and staff have been very professional and responsive. Issues have been dealt with swiftly." "I am very pleased with the politeness of teachers and the support they offer" "With Harris for the last 4 months, I've seen improvement in my child and she's always happy going to school. Thank you to all the staff and management for the good service." "A very good school with educational values and discipline." "I understand the difficulties that are faced due to the demographics of the school. I am aware that staff do their best to ensure high standards of behaviour and education." "The Academy supports new students to settle down quickly and adapt to their new environment by providing them with all the needed support. They also help their students identify the profession they may be best suited to pursue for further studies or apprenticeship.  A big thank you to Harris Academy Orpington." "Amazing support and communication has been received from staff for my daughter, who is now sitting her A Levels." "My daughter has received fantastic teaching and support from the staff involved in A levels. Nothing has been too much, especially in the areas where she has needed extra input. Thank you "This school is fantastic absolutely outstanding. Three of my grandchildren have attended the school and I as the carer for my grandchildren cannot thank this School enough absolutely amazing staff teachers are lovely. Jo on the desk is wonderful. Not got one bad thing to say about this school. And next September, my next granddaughter will be going there. I think it’s one of the best schools in the bar. [sic]" "Harris Academy goes above and beyond to support students in learning, they put the necessary interventions in place to assist students ." "Your school is amazing and so are the teachers with supporting students. I would just like to know more about extra clubs and to know more on what my son will be learning for the year as I don’t get that information at all. " "“Harris Academy Orpington has impressed me with its commitment to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth in students. My son, who is in Year 10, has greatly benefited from the school’s structured and inclusive approach.” "When I have contacted the school, or on the one occasion I asked to visit the Head of Year, I was very impressed with the way my enquiry was dealt with. Very professional and reassuring." "I’d like to thank the academy for the support that Jamie has received through his learning. I’m so very proud of him and his progress he’s achieved over the last couple of years, especially with his maths" "This is a brilliant school, I love how much they encourage your child and how much contact they have with you as a parent. I highly recommend." "I think the school is an amazing example to others in the area …. What stands out for me is the dedication of staff outside of school as children arrive and leave … my son is very happy at the academy, I’m very happy that we was lucky enough to get such an amazing school and thank you all for your dedication to our kids ….. well done Harris you are showing us all how schools need to be run and disciplining our kids is a must if they are going to make it in society a massive round of applause "I am very happy with the way the problems my son was having have been dealt with. He is so much happier now and wants to come to school." "Staff are easy to contact and in experience, reply quickly and professionally." "I would also like to add as well as academically,  how well the school and senior leadership and DSL support pupils for their mental health and well being . They always act quickly , and efficiently to support my child providing school counsellor and extra support from ' a trusted safe person '. I also believe pupils are rewarded for good work and hard work such as being selected for enrichment activities or messages home when pieces of work have impressed their teachers etc." "The staff are very dedicated, helpful and genuinely care about the students future and present" "Put a lot of effort in children to have good behavior and has helped my child a lot in her educational needs. " For more information on how to apply, please visit: /156/academy-admissions Return to List Head of Academy: Richard Carey Harris Academy Orpington, Tintagel Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4LG 01689 819 219 Email Us Find Us Useful Links Harris Federation Term Dates Prospectus Admissions Paper Copies Harris Careers Education How to Find Us Harris Federation Policies Cookie Policy: We use cookies on this site to improve your user experience. More Information Allow All Cookies Manage Preferences Deny Cookies Allow All Cookies Submit & Close