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Posted on June 4th 2025
Parent Testimonials
Following on from our recent parent surveys, we wanted to share some of the fantastic comments sent in, to demonstrate the hard work that goes on behind the scenes, with all staff going 'above-and-beyond' for our students.
"When a child has a highlighted SEN need, it is taken on board and they are given the extra help if and where necessary."
"When issues have materialised, communication with the school has been easy, and staff have been very professional and responsive. Issues have been dealt with swiftly."
"I am very pleased with the politeness of teachers and the support they offer"
"With Harris for the last 4 months, I've seen improvement in my child and she's always happy going to school. Thank you to all the staff and management for the good service."
"A very good school with educational values and discipline."
"I understand the difficulties that are faced due to the demographics of the school. I am aware that staff do their best to ensure high standards of behaviour and education."
"The Academy supports new students to settle down quickly and adapt to their new environment by providing them with all the needed support. They also help their students identify the profession they may be best suited to pursue for further studies or apprenticeship. A big thank you to Harris Academy Orpington."
"Amazing support and communication has been received from staff for my daughter, who is now sitting her A Levels."
"My daughter has received fantastic teaching and support from the staff involved in A levels. Nothing has been too much, especially in the areas where she has needed extra input. Thank you
"This school is fantastic absolutely outstanding. Three of my grandchildren have attended the school and I as the carer for my grandchildren cannot thank this School enough absolutely amazing staff teachers are lovely. Jo on the desk is wonderful. Not got one bad thing to say about this school. And next September, my next granddaughter will be going there. I think it’s one of the best schools in the bar. [sic]"
"Harris Academy goes above and beyond to support students in learning, they put the necessary interventions in place to assist students ."
"Your school is amazing and so are the teachers with supporting students. I would just like to know more about extra clubs and to know more on what my son will be learning for the year as I don’t get that information at all. "
"“Harris Academy Orpington has impressed me with its commitment to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth in students. My son, who is in Year 10, has greatly benefited from the school’s structured and inclusive approach.”
"When I have contacted the school, or on the one occasion I asked to visit the Head of Year, I was very impressed with the way my enquiry was dealt with. Very professional and reassuring."
"I’d like to thank the academy for the support that Jamie has received through his learning. I’m so very proud of him and his progress he’s achieved over the last couple of years, especially with his maths"
"This is a brilliant school, I love how much they encourage your child and how much contact they have with you as a parent. I highly recommend."
"I think the school is an amazing example to others in the area …. What stands out for me is the dedication of staff outside of school as children arrive and leave … my son is very happy at the academy, I’m very happy that we was lucky enough to get such an amazing school and thank you all for your dedication to our kids ….. well done Harris you are showing us all how schools need to be run and disciplining our kids is a must if they are going to make it in society a massive round of applause
"I am very happy with the way the problems my son was having have been dealt with. He is so much happier now and wants to come to school."
"Staff are easy to contact and in experience, reply quickly and professionally."
"I would also like to add as well as academically, how well the school and senior leadership and DSL support pupils for their mental health and well being . They always act quickly , and efficiently to support my child providing school counsellor and extra support from ' a trusted safe person '.
I also believe pupils are rewarded for good work and hard work such as being selected for enrichment activities or messages home when pieces of work have impressed their teachers etc."
"The staff are very dedicated, helpful and genuinely care about the students future and present"
"Put a lot of effort in children to have good behavior and has helped my child a lot in her educational needs. "
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