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13/03/26

This week HAO proudly took part in National Science Week, embracing this year’s inspiring theme: “Curiosity – What’s Your Question?” We believe every great idea begins with a question. So we ask our whole community: What’s your question? Video  

10/03/26

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10/03/26

World Book Day took place last week, but as part of the fun activities throughout the week, students produced some great work. Below are a few examples from some of our talented students.

10/03/26

This week HAO is celebrating Science Week, with this years theme ‘Curiosity - what’s you Question?’ Here are some of our staffs curious questions.

06/03/26

On its way to becoming a yearly event, HAO students are once again taking part in the Mini London Marathon for schools, creating our own mini marathon in the last 2 weeks for the spring term. 

02/03/26

The new spring/summer term sports clubs go live this week. Make sure you sign up and bring the right kit to participate.

16/02/26

As its half term, we didn’t want our students missing out on such a celebration, so incorporated it into our week. Thank you to   

16/02/26

The catering team at HAO created an amazing range of foods for lunch last week to celebrate the Lunar New Year, which is tomorrow.

12/02/26

🎓 Happy National School Governors’ Awareness Day! A huge thank you to all our dedicated school governors who give their time, expertise, and passion to support our schools and help every pupil thrive. Your commitment makes a real difference every day.  

30/01/26

Event Reminder - Year 8 Parents Evening is next week. Students will have appointment sheets to book in the meetings. We look forward to seeing you all on Thursday.

23/01/26

HAO is launching its attendance challenge  from Monday. What is the prize I hear you ask... the most improved year group will have a pizza party on the last day of this half term. Last time, Y10 were the winners. Lets see who comes out on top this time.

16/01/26

What are you reading currently? Check out our recommendations.

05/01/26

Event Reminder - Year 11 Parents Evening is this week. Students have already had their appointment sheets. We look forward to seeing you all on Thursday.

15/12/25

Finally, a reminder: The last day of this term is 19/12/2025, and the Academy will close to all students at 12.45pm. Students will be allowed to wear their own clothes, including Christmas jumpers, and we ask all to bring a £1 donation that will go to our local charity.

15/12/25

Whilst Y11 resume career discussions to support them in planning their future pathways. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to take part in their first HAO Sixth Form taster day - an exciting chance to experience what life could be like with us after GCSEs.

15/12/25

End of Term Highlights - As we approach the final week of term, our focus is on exploring the next steps for not only our students, but those that could join us next year. Banding day was a success as we welcomed prospective students and their parents - with a mop up this week.

03/12/25

LBB's upcoming winter HAF programme will run again from 22nd December to 31 December 2025 The programme offers free holiday club places, including activities and healthy meals for families with children 5-16 years old who get FSM. Book directly:  shorturl.at/uluNm

27/11/25

Well done to our Year 8 and Year 9 football teams, who both won their tense and entertaining matches, by 1 goal. Both our goalkeepers saving last minute penalties to hold out for the win! Great effort by all!

24/11/25

What a week at HAO last week! From advocacy and community engagement, assessments galore,  to student achievements and a little theatre magic – here’s what we’ve been up to in images 👇       

19/11/25

Well done to the Year 10 football team on their 7-2 win on Monday night in the Bromley League. Two wins from two, making it a successful campaign so far.

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The Academy has excellent links via public transport that makes getting to the Academy easy from Orpington, Bromley, Chislehurst and Sidcup.  The proximity of the Academy to Orpington train station means that many of our students and staff travel from Kent and Central London, too.

BY CAR:

From the M25 take Junction 4 and continue for 0.3 miles.

At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto A21 heading to London (S.E.)/Bromley/A21/Orpington/A224

Continue on Court Rd./Orpington By-Pass/A224.

At Hewitts Roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Court Rd./Orpington By-Pass/A224

After 2.3 miles, turn right onto Avalon Rd.

Then turn left onto Gillmans Rd, turn right onto Tintagel Rd and, finally

Turn left on Ramsden Road, Main Entrance is located between 52-54 Ramsden Road

OR

From London, take the A20 at Eltham Road.

Follow A20 to Sevenoaks Way/A224 in Sidcup to the Sidcup Bypass/Sevenoaks Way Roundabout.

Passing DFS and B&Q, at the Roundabout, take the A224/A223 exit to continue on Sevenoaks Way for 2.3 miles.

Turn left onto Ramsden Road, Main Entrance is located between 52-54 Ramsden Road

(Please Note: there are no car park facilities, please park considerately with respect for our neighbours)

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BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT

The nearest train stations are Orpington, Petts Wood, St Mary Cray, Chelsfield, Hayes and Bromley South. There are taxi ranks outside, or the following buses can be taken:

From Orpington

  • Bus R9 from Orpington Bus Station (Stop D) (direction Ramsden Estate) Alight at Quilter Road (Stop L) and turn left onto Ramsden Road.
  • Bus 353 from Selsdon Wood Nature Reserve (direction Ramsden Estate/Rye Crescent) Alight at Rye Crescent (Stop N).
  • Bus 654 from Addington Village Interchange (direction Eldred Drive) Alight at Eldred Drive (Stop K)
  • Bus R4 from Augustine Road (direction Princess Royal University Hospital) Alight at Ramsden Road (Stop Q)
  • Bus R4 from Princess Royal University Hospital (direction Augustine Road) Alight at Ramsden Road (Stop C)

From St Mary Cray

  • Bus R4 from Augustine Road to Ramsden Road (direction Princess Royal University Hospital) Alight at Ramsden Road (Stop Q)

From Sidcup

  • Bus 51 from Sidcup High Street (direction Orpington Station) Alight High Street/Orpington War Memorial (Stop S) then take R9 (direction Ramsden Estate) to Quilter Road (Stop L)
  • Bus R11 from Sidcup/Queen Mary's Hospital (direction High Street / World's End) Alight High Street/Orpington War Memorial (Stop S) then take R9 (direction Ramsden Estate) to Quilter Road (Stop L)
  • Bus B14 from Bexleyheath Library (direction Orpington Station) Alight High Street / Orpington War Memorial (Stop S) then take R9 (direction Ramsden Estate) to Quilter Road (Stop L)

From Chislehurst

  • Bus 61 from Chislehurst/Gordon Arms (direction Bromley North Station). Alight at High Street / Carlton Parade (Stop P) Walk to Stop L and take R4 (direction St Mary Cray) Alight Ramsden Road (Stop C) 

From Hayes

  • Bus 353 from Addington Village Interchange (direction Ramsden Estate/Rye Crescent) Alight at Rye Crescent (Stop N)

From Bromley South

  • Bus 208/61/358 to Orpington High Street (Stop R), then (as above) Bus R9 (direction Ramsden Estate) Alight at Quilter Road (Stop L)

From Petts Wood (Queensway)

  • Bus 208 to Orpington High Street (Stop R), then (as above) Bus R9 (direction Ramsden Estate) Alight at Quilter Road (Stop L)

From Chelsfield

  • Bus 654 from Chelsfield Station (Stop A) (direction Eldred Drive) Alight at Eldred Drive (Stop K)

Local Buses