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 sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
33%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
4%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Key Dates & Deadlines
Jan 22, 2026
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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
Alumni Stories
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Enrichment Activities
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