Ofsted Inspection July 2019

Children and teachers at Harris Primary Academy Orpington are celebrating after being judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted in their first inspection since joining the Harris Federation in 2016.

Ofsted inspectors praised the school’s transformation over the past three years, from being previously judged as ‘Requires Improvement’ under the predecessor school to becoming ‘Good’ across all inspected categories.

The report says that the strong leadership at the school has been instrumental to its success. It says that the school’s leaders, including governors, ‘refuse to accept second best’ for pupils.

Other notable comments from the report include:

·         ‘Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school. Their behaviour and attitudes to learning reflect the values of the school’

·         ‘Pupils are safe. Staff care for pupils. Adults respond well to pupils’ welfare needs and ensure that pupils are well looked after’

·         ‘Pupils from early years to Year 6, including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are achieving well’

·         ‘Leaders monitor pupils’ progress in reading, writing and mathematics routinely, so they can quickly support those pupils who need to catch up’

·         ‘The curriculum is broad and balanced’

·         ‘The family support officer is instrumental in providing tailored support for pupils’ emotional needs’

·         ‘Leaders are knowledgeable about the range of pupils’ needs’

·         ‘Staff are proud to work at the school’

Ofsted: www.ofsted.gov.uk 

Parent View: https://parentview.ofsted.gov.uk/ 

Performance Tables: HPAO Performance Table