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Harris Primary Academy Shortlands

Free schools · Bromley · BR2 0HG

Ages 4–11 · 383 pupils · Bromley

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Ofsted

School remains Outstanding

KS2 expected (RWM)

84%

Overall absence

4.7%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Outstanding

Inspection date

2024-05-12

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)84%
Higher standard (RWM)12%
Avg scaled score — reading
110.0
Avg scaled score — maths
109.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
110.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)12.0%
Unauthorised1.3%
Authorised absence
3.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
326

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill91%

383 pupils · 420 places

Pupils on roll
383
Boys / girls
186 / 197
School capacity
420
Capacity fill
383 / 420 (91%)
Free school meals
15.7%
FSM pupils
60
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Free schools

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: HARRIS FEDERATION
Academy trust
HARRIS FEDERATION
Sponsor
Harris Federation
Headteacher
Mr Andrew Wright

Location

Address
Kingswood Road
Postcode
BR2 0HG
Town
Bromley
County
Kent
Local authority
Bromley
District
Bromley
Constituency
Beckenham and Penge
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed free schools (primary), Ages 4–11, in Bromley, Bromley, 383 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 15.7%.

Open schools in Bromley
38
Primary schools in Bromley
22
Academies among open schools in Bromley
58% (22)
Open schools in BR2
19
Primary in BR2
10
Open schools in Bromley LA
119
Primary in Bromley LA
76

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BromleyNear BR2

  • Valley Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Bromley · BR2 0DA · Bromley

    Ages 2–11

    • KS277%
    • Absence4.2%
    • FSM10.2%

    0.3 miles away

  • Highfield Infants' School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Primary

    Bromley · BR2 0RX · Bromley

    Ages 5–7

    • Absence3.3%
    • FSM2.4%

    0.4 miles away

  • Highfield Junior School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Bromley · BR2 0RL · Bromley

    Ages 7–11

    • KS279%
    • Absence3.5%
    • FSM4.5%

    0.4 miles away

  • Clare House Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Beckenham · BR3 6PY · Bromley

    Ages 4–11

    • KS285%
    • Absence3.8%
    • FSM6.0%

    0.8 miles away

  • Pickhurst Academy

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Primary

    West Wickham · BR4 0HL · Bromley

    Ages 7–11

    • KS271%
    • Absence4.4%
    • FSM7.9%

    1.1 miles away

  • Pickhurst Infant Academy

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    West Wickham · BR4 0HL · Bromley

    Ages 5–7

    • Absence3.9%
    • FSM7.7%

    1.1 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Andrew Wright
Telephone
02037724598
Website
www.harrisprimaryshortlands.org.uk

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