Harris Primary Academy Shortlands
#357 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#2146 of 15,697 nationally
About Harris Primary Academy Shortlands
Harris Primary Academy Shortlands is a academy primary school located in Bromley, in the Bromley local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 383 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 80.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 357th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (85th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (64th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 383; capacity filled 91.2%.
There are 31 schools in Bromley; Harris Primary Academy Shortlands ranks 8th of 30 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)78%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)16%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)15.7%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Harris Primary Academy Shortlands by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 383
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 15.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 91.2%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 78%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 16%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Harris Primary Academy Shortlands
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Valley Primary School
Bromley · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
449 students · 548 m away
Highfield Infants' School
Bromley · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
245 students · 599 m away
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Bromley · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
401 students · 620 m away
Highfield Junior School
Bromley · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
357 students · 662 m away
Clare House Primary School
Beckenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
400 students · 1.3 km away
St Christophers The Hall School
Beckenham · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
216 students · 1.3 km away
Orion Ravensbourne
Bromley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,504 students · 1.5 km away
Parish Church of England Primary School
Bromley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
563 students · 1.7 km away
Pickhurst Infant Academy
West Wickham · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
336 students · 1.8 km away
Pickhurst Academy
West Wickham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
509 students · 1.8 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Brentside Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
382 students
Millennium Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
384 students
Boxgrove Primary School
Greenwich · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
382 students
St Elphege's RC Junior School
Wallington · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
382 students
The Belham Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
385 students
Twickenham Primary Academy
Twickenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
380 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Harris Primary Academy Shortlands a good school?
Harris Primary Academy Shortlands has a Success Index (England) of 80.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #357 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Harris Primary Academy Shortlands rank in London?
Harris Primary Academy Shortlands ranks #357 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #2146 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Harris Primary Academy Shortlands?
Harris Primary Academy Shortlands had 383 students in 2025.
Is Harris Primary Academy Shortlands a primary school or a secondary school?
Harris Primary Academy Shortlands is classified as a primary school covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Harris Primary Academy Shortlands?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Harris Primary Academy Shortlands; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.