Harris Primary Academy Shortlands
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
350
AGES
4 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Free schools
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The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS
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This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the last School Census collected by the Department for Education. It is a visualisation of where pupils lived at the time of the annual School Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Outstanding
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(19/03/2024)
Full Report - All Reports
84%
NATIONAL AVG. 60%
% pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics



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Kingswood Road
Bromley
BR2 0HG
02037724598

School Description

Pupils at Harris Shortlands cannot wait to tell visitors how much they enjoy attending the school. They describe it using words such as ‘spectacular’, ‘enlightening’ and ‘inspiring’. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school. Pupils follow the three school rules of being ready, respectful and safe. There is very little bullying and, when things go wrong, they are confident the staff will sort out any problems. Low-level disruption of lessons is very rare. Pupils are kept safe and can name trusted adults they would go to if they felt worried. They know about equality and diversity and demonstrate high levels of respect to each other. Leaders have high ambitions for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff have carefully crafted a wide-ranging and rich curriculum. They have ensured that all pupils access a wealth of opportunities that enhance learning. For instance, pupils attend a range of after-school clubs, including baking, tag rugby and a chess club run by a chess grandmaster. Pupils, including those with SEND, are fully included in school life. They have many opportunities to take on leadership roles, including as school eco-warriors, who recently won a competition for reducing the use of energy in the school.

Harris Primary Academy Shortlands Parent Reviews



Average Parent Rating

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“Couldn't ask for more”

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"> My daughter starting in 2016 and I'm so impressed with this school! The teachers really go out of their way to create a fun environment to learn in and my daughter loves going to school everyday. I can't believe how much she has learned in the last year. The school has a lovely atmosphere and as a parent I've always felt that my concerns should I have any would be dealt with in a sensitive way. The after school clubs on offer are brilliant and we are very happy to be a part of this small, budding school.
“A brilliant school”

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"> We could not be happier with this school. Our daughter started in Reception in 2016 and settled in immediately. She loves going to school every day and is excelling academically and socially, exceeding our wildest expectations. All the staff we have had contact with are friendly and conscientious. The learning activities are wonderfully varied and, by all accounts, great fun. The new school building and facilities are impressive and the portfolio of daily afterschool clubs on offer (including choir, piano, a variety of different sports clubs, cookery, jewellery and many more) seems amazing for a primary school, let alone one that only goes up to Year 2 currently (but is growing to a full primary intake year by year). There are also specialists who come in and facilitate play/activities during lunchtime in the playground, for children who are interested. The other children and fellow parents make Harris a lovely community to be part of. There is an active PTA and always lots going on. We are delighted with Harris Shortlands and would recommend it to anybody. And it is lovely for us that our youngest should be joining his sister to there in 2019.
“Great school!”

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"> We couldn't be more pleased with Harris Primary Academy Shortlands. Our son is always happy to go to school. The children are all enthusiastic, engaged and well behaved. The staff are hard working and inspiring. There is a real focus on making learning fun while achieving very good results. We have been amazed at how far our son has come in the past year. The school has specialist music and PE teachers, and is just starting Forest School, again with teachers who have been specifically trained to get the most out of learning outdoors. The new school building is great and has a lot of great resources. I would recommend this school to any prospective parents.
“Amazing school”

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"> My son has settled in quickly and throughly enjoys school. The staff are all very hard working and approachable. My sons learning seems to be varied and fun. He is progressing rapidly in all areas. The school offer a vast amount of free and chargeable extra curricular activities which is very helpful. The new building is amazing! It is very clean and modern. The classrooms are equipped with lots of amazing resources and equipment. I have been blown away with the effort the school make in all aspects so far. My son is extremely happy and I am so glad he joined last year. Harris was not my first choice as it was new, but I am extremely impressed in every way.
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Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>87, "agree"=>13, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 69 responses up to 20-03-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>88, "agree"=>12, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 69 responses up to 20-03-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>78, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>1, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 69 responses up to 20-03-2024
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>71, "strongly_agree"=>17, "agree"=>4, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 69 responses up to 20-03-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>68, "agree"=>32, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 69 responses up to 20-03-2024
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>20, "strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>7, "disagree"=>1, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 69 responses up to 20-03-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>44, "agree"=>44, "disagree"=>11, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 10 responses up to 20-03-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>68, "agree"=>26, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 69 responses up to 20-03-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>78, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 69 responses up to 20-03-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>72, "agree"=>28, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 69 responses up to 20-03-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>72, "agree"=>26, "disagree"=>1, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 69 responses up to 20-03-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>78, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>1, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 69 responses up to 20-03-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>68, "agree"=>26, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 69 responses up to 20-03-2024
Yes No {"yes"=>99, "no"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 69 responses up to 20-03-2024

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