Is Harris Primary Academy Shortlands a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 20 March 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 11th of 75 primary schools in Bromley. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Harris Primary Academy Shortlands's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 78% of pupils at Harris Primary Academy Shortlands met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Harris Primary Academy Shortlands?

Applications for Reception places at Harris Primary Academy Shortlands starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Harris Primary Academy Shortlands

Kingswood Road, Bromley, BR2 0HG

Local ranking11th of 75 primary schools in Bromley

Ofsted: Outstanding

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 20 March 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 78.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 16.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 84.0%
Writing (Expected): 80.0%
Maths (Expected): 82.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 86.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 109.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 109.0
Cohort Size: 50

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 391
Boys: 186 (49%)
Girls: 197 (51%)
Capacity: 420 (91% full)
SEND: 17.1%
FSM Eligible: 16.1%
EAL: 38.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.8%
SEN Support: 15.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 25.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 15.6
Budget per Pupil: £5,811/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 6.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Free schools
Phase: Primary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 19.3%
White Other: 15.9%
Asian Indian: 15.4%
Black African: 8.5%
Other: 8.0%
Mixed Other: 7.5%
Black Caribbean: 6.7%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 4.4%

19.3%

White British

15.9%

White Other

15.4%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

02037724598

j.hollis@harrisprimaryshortlands.org.uk

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Kingswood Road

Bromley, London

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Administrative

URN: 140936
UKPRN: 10047219
Establishment No.: 2035
Trust: HARRIS FEDERATION

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