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08/07/25

- HAO Open Events pic.twitter.com/pVZ1GRZK6P

30/06/25

A quick reminder of our Open Events for this September 2025 via the MS Forms on our website:https://t.co/iBb51bOglL The is also a Year 5 Parents Information Evening on the 3rd July at 5.30pm. Do come along to meet staff and ask any questions you may have. pic.twitter.com/77MtPEGFpN

23/06/25

Book on to our Open Events for this September 2025 via the MS Forms on our website:https://t.co/iBb51bNIwd We are also holding a Year 5 Parents Information Evening on the 3rd July at 5.30pm. Do come along and meet the Head of Academy and ask any questions. pic.twitter.com/mGews2Dt7Y

18/06/25

Our Open Events are live to book onto, for this September via an MS Forms on our website:https://t.co/iBb51bNIwd We are also holding a Year 5 Parents Information Evening on the 3rd July at 5.30pm. Do come along and meet the Head of Academy and ask any questions. pic.twitter.com/HLp0cZ5tmb

15/06/25

Our Sixth Form taster is fast approaching! Join us on the 10th July 2025 pic.twitter.com/5bfCvm7tM7

11/06/25

Just some creative line marking on one of our fields this summer. pic.twitter.com/4P0sy62J0u

06/06/25

for all those teachers and school staff out there: National Thank A Teacher Day is coming up on the 18th June. You can send a card to a friend, colleague or teacher, using this link: https://t.co/lexztaa3QH pic.twitter.com/7CsYwlOJZT

06/06/25

HAO received it's Social Value Certificate from this week, which is calculated from the hours our students have volunteered and contributed to and in the wider community. A great achievement to our Bronze, Silver and Gold award participants! pic.twitter.com/EC4XljXuVM

06/06/25

Though we often have Friday fish and chips for lunch, today HAO marked National Fish and Chips day with some extra flare. Thanks to our catering team for providing great food, as always. pic.twitter.com/dTja4pPmV9

03/06/25

A reminder for parents and students of some of our afterschool sporting clubs available this term. pic.twitter.com/gW7pH13Icl

02/06/25

A warm welcome back to our staff and students as we start the summer 2 term. Good luck to those that are finishing the last round of external exams and to those about to start their end of year assessments. pic.twitter.com/F45kzKthla

23/05/25

It is finally the end of the the first summer half term and we want to wish our community a wonderful break next week. For Y11 and Y13, don't forget we have masterclasses taking place: https://t.co/4AhuKYZCYn pic.twitter.com/SNw73mezdb

16/05/25

As we approach the last half term, this is a reminder that many of the year groups will have end of year assessments taking place soon. To help, we have created year group assessment revision packs, now available on our website.https://t.co/oLgKKs6hRO

14/05/25

There was an award ceremony at the end of the talk, with a possible six awards. Two of these awards went to Harris students and one, to our very own Shyanne for 'responsibility'. Congratulations Shyanne! Visit our website for more details on the event: https://t.co/jcPdSW8aeU pic.twitter.com/78xz0I3xDT

14/05/25

Hosted by , the event 'The Game Plan Roadshow' featured panel discussions and interactive activities aimed to develop the skills, resilience and mental strengths needed for the workplace.https://t.co/Ysc2fCpHfz

14/05/25

Last week some of our Y12 students attended a High Performance Roadshow event for schools. Six students from HAO attended the live filming of a podcast episode and had a great time hearing from inspirational individuals. pic.twitter.com/HZ1csJVdta

08/05/25

At the end of last term, some of our sixth form students in biology, art and psychology got a chance to visit the and Bethlem Museum of the Mind. All to boost their knowledge and understanding, giving insight to treatments as well as the artwork created by patients pic.twitter.com/6OqaWpeUTC

08/05/25

Uni prepared a delicious Japanese sushi dish which won over the judges. Uni was presented with a stunning Lingua Chef 2025 trophy, as well as a bag of cooking items, her own Lingua Chef 2025 apron, and a beautifully illustrated graphic novel recipe book. pic.twitter.com/wq4wjsssh0

08/05/25

A huge congratulations Y8 Uni who was one of the talented Lingua Chef winners this year. The Federation MFL LinguaChef competition invites students to create culinary dishes inspired by cuisine from around the world. pic.twitter.com/JkaMuNXj67

08/05/25

At the end of last term, some of our sixth form students in biology, art and psychology got a chance to visit the and Bethlem Museum of the Mind. All to boost their knowledge and understanding, giving insight to treatments as well as the artwork created by patience pic.twitter.com/VqeOmw70IQ

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Posted on August 23rd 2019

GCSE Results Day 2019

Higher acieving group shotHarris Academy Orpington

Above national average for the prestigious EBacc

Harris Academy Orpington is celebrating an excellent set of results, with a significant increase in the proportion of students passing English and maths.

78% of students achieved a Grade 4 or higher in English this year and 67% did so in maths. Students getting a Grade 4 or more in both maths and English has risen by five percentage points since last year to 61% this year.

28% of the year group achieved the prestigious and challenging EBacc qualification which means they successfully passed in Maths, English, Science, a Modern Foreign Language and a Humanities subject.  This is higher than the most recent national average (24%) and a significant achievement for the academy.

We are delighted to have achieved 17 of the ‘super’ Grade 9s, which are equivalent to getting an A**. A fifth of drama students achieved a Grade 9. 

There were also noticeable high performances in Art and Design, Sport and BTEC Engineering. 

The following students should be congratulated for their exceptional results:

  • Leah Andrews: Grade 9 in Geography, Grade 8s in Art, Science, English Language and Maths
  • Becca Bagge: Grade 9 in Georgraphy, Grade 8s in Science, English Literature and Maths
  • Amie George: Grade 9 in Geography and an astounding 7 Grade 8s (A* equivalent) including Biology, Chemistry, English Literature, French, Maths, Physics and Psychology
  • Sarah Rutter: Grade 9 in Drama, Grade 8s in English Language, English Literature and Spanish
  • Jona Thaipaiampil: Grade 9s in Science and Geography and Grade 8s in Sociology, Maths and English Literature
  • Jennifer Wells: Grade 9 in Maths, Grade 8s Science and Geography

David Astin, Executive Principal of the Academy, said:

“I simply could not be any prouder of our students, who put their best forward in their examinations and have achieved a great set of results. They worked very hard and I am also grateful to their teachers and parents who supported them every step of the way. I look forward to seeing our outgoing Year 11 shine in their A Levels and beyond.”  

 

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