Harris Primary Academy Kent House
About Harris Primary Academy Kent House
Harris Primary Academy Kent House is a mixed state primary in Bromley that currently educates 410 pupils against a capacity of 472, meaning it is not yet full but operates at a healthy occupancy level. The school serves a notably diverse intake: 30.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is significantly above the national average for primary schools and suggests the academy draws from a catchment with higher-than-average levels of disadvantage. Demand for places is exceptionally strong. For the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 261 applications for just 60 places, an oversubscription ratio of 4.35 to one. Of those, 49 families put it as their first preference, and 42 received offers — so roughly 86% of first-preference applicants were successful. This level of competition places it among the most sought-after primaries in Bromley, and parents should be aware that securing a place is far from guaranteed unless they live very close to the school gates.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 10 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 May 2022Latest monitoring visit (5 May 2022): School remains Outstanding
Source: Ofsted, 7 Jun 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:30 – 15:30
Source: harrisprimarykenthouse.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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