Welcome to Harris Academy Orpington

Welcome to The Harris Orpington Sixth FormAs part of the Harris Federation, we benefit enormously from the expertise of the central team and opportunities to work alongside the outstanding Harris Federation Sixth Form, of which we are not formally part of, but from which we benefit. Our goals are firstly to ensure that all students reach their target destination, whether university or the professional workplace, and secondly that they continue to learn, long after they have moved on.We are committed to the success of each of our students and aim to deliver:Exam successChallenge, relevance and engagementAppropriate skills for living, work and happinessSelf-identity and a feeling of self-worthExcellent opportunities and experiences The Sixth Form at Harris Academy Orpington provides students with the opportunity to study in an exciting and rewarding learning environment. We aim to prepare young people for an ever-changing world that values self-confident, well-educated and enterprising people.The Sixth Form years are the most stimulating and engaging phase of a student’s education. They develop more as learners over these two years than at any point in their education so far. Students will experience more independence in their thinking and learning than ever before, and Harris Academy Orpington will help them to develop these essential skills for the future.Why choose Harris Orpington Sixth Form?Our Sixth Form provision was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted in our latest report - May 2023A dedicated sixth-form team fully focused on the academic and pastoral support of our students.Small classes are taught by subject specialists who are superbly supported by the Harris Federation.Access to the Harris Experience Plus, offering one-to-one personal statement support and wider learning opportunities for those wishing to apply to Russell Group Universities.Multiple dedicated spaces for the sixth form studentsA newly stocked, sixth-form reference library.A two-week work experience placement.Access to the Duke of Edinburgh Award and Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).Enrichment opportunities prepare students for the wider world in which they are a part of and to prepare them for their next steps.

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

501 Total

No. of Boys

302 (60.3%)

No. of Girls

199 (39.7%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

16.5%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

1.04%

A*/A grades

6.25%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

74%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

5%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:27%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:47%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:0%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

33%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

4%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:77%
England:63%

Further education

School:2%
England:4%

Employment

School:38%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:15%
England:26%


Exciting Events Ahead!

A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.

Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.


Admissions Process

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Jan 2026

Parents Evening - Y12 & Y13

Key Dates & Deadlines

Jan 22, 2026

Parents Evening - Y12 & Y13


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Autumn

2 terms

Half Term 1

Aug 26 - Oct 16

Half Term 2

Nov 2 - Dec 18

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 4 - Feb 12

Half Term 2

Feb 22 - Mar 25

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 12 - May 28

Half Term 2

Jun 7 - Jul 23

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 19 - Oct 30

Christmas Break

Dec 19 - Jan 3

Spring Half Term

Feb 15 - Feb 19

Easter Break

Mar 26 - Apr 11

May Half Term

May 31 - Jun 4


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Updates Coming Soon!

We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.


Enrichment Activities

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At Harris Orpington Sixth Form, we understand the importance of offering our students as many opportunities as possible to prepare for their next steps in life.

Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
Student Leadership
Volunteering

About School

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityBromley
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed