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28/11/24

An amazing game from our Year Six boys this week against and - brilliant sportsmanship and an excellent performance! Thank you Churchfields for hosting us! pic.twitter.com/NkRZSQp4mi

28/11/24

Snapchat has been available for almost 14 years now 📷💬 It’s expanded plenty in that time – adding new features, and with them, new risks ⚠️ Download & listen here >> https://t.co/R05kCQvWnQ pic.twitter.com/WWACY7ZlYc

26/11/24

Today in DT, Y5 children learned three different chopping techniques to add different textures to their soups next week. They learned to roughly chop, dice and julienne their carrots. pic.twitter.com/tB0EBdshqV

25/11/24

We are so excited to be hosting the very first rehearsal of the brand new Harris Primary Orchestra! They are sounding superb! 🎼🎻🎺 pic.twitter.com/p0ZFcW65mC

20/11/24

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20/11/24

This week, Year 5 went on a school trip to the Tate Modern to build on their learning in Art this term. The children had the opportunity to walk about and view different styles of art. They even had a go at being artists with published work on the wall! pic.twitter.com/ekO9zLkfpu

19/11/24

In Year 6, we are learning about the impact of the British Empire on the lives of people in the 19th century. Children have created amazing 3D projects and answered questions from their peers. It has been a brilliant introduction to our history unit! pic.twitter.com/cJAMH1rYjx

19/11/24

Even as adults, it can be tricky to handle disappointments and setbacks😞 and to move on from difficult emotions. That’s why we should do all we can to nurture that skill from an early age. Download here >> https://t.co/YpXLnjWnr6Listen here >> https://t.co/fgTApdV8F0 pic.twitter.com/yQUMqvYlBv

18/11/24

This year we are taking part in the Bromley Christmas Card Project again - we are encouraging children to create Christmas Cards for those in Bromley who may be lonely over the Christmas period 🎄 pic.twitter.com/fmwV3DEFOx

18/11/24

In year 3 we were learning about protecting our local environment and different types of pollution so did a litter walk around school! Great work Year 3! pic.twitter.com/tOQvnYemXz

14/11/24

Teaching cycle safety to children empowers them to ride responsibly, reducing risks while out on the road 🚴 In advance of Road Safety Week, let us explain how to keep kids safe when they set out on two wheels!Download & listen here >> https://t.co/ClyjHb8xJs pic.twitter.com/OpOkq0MjJA

08/11/24

Our brilliant scientists in Year 3 have been dissecting flowers this week, looking at the petals, stamen, stigma and ovaries! 👩🌷‍🔬👨‍🔬 pic.twitter.com/NMrkEETNYs

08/11/24

We have been so overwhelmed with donations for our community hub, helping us to help each other! Prams, Books, Uniforms, Coats, Nappies, and much more! Thank you for your generosity! pic.twitter.com/dGa7ZqQuqs

07/11/24

Year 3s have been learning about Stop Animation in Computing, creating their own post-it-note flip-books! pic.twitter.com/Xjw0ATWCj0

07/11/24

The children got to see parts of performance from the Nutcracker and Swan Lake. They even had a go at learning different moves like the arabesque! pic.twitter.com/bRN4A9PeE7

07/11/24

Our Year 5s are lucky enough to have a live lesson in ballet with the Royal Opera House! pic.twitter.com/NcJbVhTzFA

06/11/24

Anti-Bullying Week is right around the corner, and this year’s theme is “Choose Respect” 🫡 When disputes arise among children, insults and rudeness can sometimes follow 🤬 and it’s vital for us to show them a better way. https://t.co/SyhZ7WqGQLhttps://t.co/1wUFOQzaow pic.twitter.com/BfnWqhegPz

18/10/24

Our Year 5s had a brilliant time at the Greenwich Observatory, consolidating some of their learning on Planets, Time and Time Zones! pic.twitter.com/fbm3FAiMGR

17/10/24

It was brilliant to have a Police Offier speak to our year 5 and 6 children about cyber crime and staying safe! pic.twitter.com/448587oYFR

16/10/24

Today Year 5 and Year 6 were inspired to write unique stories by the award-winning author, Benjamin Dean! pic.twitter.com/eS0KQIH3or

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Academy Admissions

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Lead Admissions Officer: Phil Jones
Administration of Admissions: Andy Friend

Applications for a Primary School place at Kent House are processed centrally by the London Borough of Bromley (LBB) Admissions Team. Where a child is the subject of a Statement of Special Educational Needs where the Academy is named in the Statement, he or she will be admitted first and under different regulations. When the Academy is oversubscribed, applications will be processed in order of the following criteria:

  1. Looked after and previously looked after children
  2. Children with a medical or social need with evidence from a doctor, social worker or other relevant independent professional
  3. Siblings of children already attending the academy
  4. Enrolment at our Nursery provision
  5. Proximity - Children who live closest to the academy

View Our Academy!

We are pleased to announce the following open sessions for you to come and take a look at our academy!

  • Wednesday 11/12/2024 at 2.30pm

  • Tuesday 14/1/2025 at 9.30am

Please book a place at one of these sessions by emailing: info@harrisprimarykenthouse.org.uk

Please enter via the Main Entrance on the High Street

We look forward to seeing you!

Reception Intake

Children start Reception Class from the September after their fourth birthday. Applications can be made between September and January for a place the following September (closing date applies). If you are a LBB resident, to apply for a place in Reception at Kent House you will need to complete an Application Form online available from the LBB. If you are unable to complete an online application you can collect an Application Form from the LBB main reception at Bromley Civic Centre (Monday-Friday 08.30-17.00). If you live outside of the LBB you must apply to your local authority.

Other In-Year Groups

For any other year group, applications must again be made via London Borough of Bromley. In year application forms are available from the Civic Centre.

This application process is for all applicants, from any local authority, to apply for a place at Kent House from current Reception through to Year 6. All applications must be submitted to LBB, Civic Centre, Bromley.

Nursery Class

The Nursery at Kent House is an Early Years provision with warm and welcoming staff, that are a dedicated team of individuals working together to promote a wide and varied Early Years provision. Our highly qualified and experienced staff offer the children a learning through play based experience as required for the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum.

Our Nursery class offers 52 places (26 each session). This is a mixture of full time (30 hours) and part time (15 hours) places, funded.  Children can start in Nursery the term after their third birthday, if places are available.

At present all three and four year olds are entitled to 15 hours of free childcare per week, up to 38 weeks per year. The government has also introduced an extended 15 hours of free childcare per week - 30 hours in total for 38 weeks per year, for those families that are eligible.

The hours for the Nursery are as follows: Morning sessions 8.30am - 11.30am, afternoon sessions 12.30pm - 3.30pm.

We also offer 8.30am - 3.30pm for those that qualify for the 30 hours free child care. *This includes an hour for lunchtime provision chargeable at £6.00 per pupil per day. 

Applications for a place in our Nursery can be made directly to the school, by collecting an application form from the school office and returning it directly to the school once completed. We can also assist you with the eligibility criteria for the universal 15 hours free child care and extended 15 hours free child care (30 hours)

The Admissions Procedure

Once we are able to offer a child a place at HPAKH, a member of the academy office staff will call the child’s parent/carer and invite them into the academy for an induction. During this time your child may meet his/her teacher and have a tour of our academy. Parents will be given an induction pack containing some information about the academy and enrolment forms that must be completed before your child can start. Parents/Carers of pupils who are eligible for free school meals will be advised on how to apply for free school meals.

Reception Applications 2025

The Academy has an admission number of 60 in Reception for September 2025-2026

Applications for places in Reception should be made on London Borough of Bromley’s Common Application Form, this is now managed online. Key information on primary school admissions can be found on the Local Authority’s website. Forms should be submitted in accordance with the LA’s published deadlines for applications (normally early to mid-January before the academic year in which the child is eligible for entry).

Reception Applications 2025 Intake

The Academy will have an admission number of 60 in Reception for September 2025-2026.  The Key dates are below:

Reception Key Dates

 2025-2026

1 September 2024

Local Authority Online Application Website Open

15 January 2025

Online closing date for Application Forms

16 April 2025

Local Authority informs Parents/Carers of allocated school

30 April 2025

Acceptance of place deadline

20 May 2025

Deadline for appeals to be made in writing to the Academy

(Please note this is for September 2024 Reception Entries)

May-June 2025

Appeals to be heard

First Day of New Term Spring 2025 

Waiting Lists closed and replaced by casual admissions waiting lists, Parents/Carers will need to re-apply for an In-Year transfer through the local authority after this date, if still waiting

In-Year Applications

For in-year admissions, please contact the local authority for an In-Year Transfer,details can be found here.  You may also contact Admissions at the Academy, (contact details above) to request an in-year admission form. Please note that there is no guarantee that a place will be available, but you have the right of appeal if you are refused a place.



For Parents/Carers who Wish to Appeal

Parent(s) wishing to appeal against the Academy’s decision on admissions for any year group, should complete an Appeal Form (see below) stating the reason for the appeal, based on the published Admissions Criteria. Completed forms should be sent to the Clerk to the Appeal Panel at:

Harris Primary Academy Kent House, High Street, Penge, London, SE20 7QR

Completed appeal forms, for Reception intake only, must be received by the Academy by the closing date 16th May 2025 at 5.00pm. The appeals will be heard, in private, by an Independent appeal Panel. The Clerk to the Appeal Panel will make an appointment within a reasonable time.  All appeals will be heard within 40 school days of the deadline for lodging appeals.

  • Appeals may be made in English or the Parents’/Carers’ first language
  • Only one appeal per application is allowed
  • appeals are conducted in person, and you may bring a friend

The Appeal Hearing

The Academy will arrange for an Independent Appeals Panel to consider the Academy's reasons for refusal and your reasons for wanting to attend the Academy. The Panel will consist of 3 people (2 will have education experience and one will be an independent person with no education experience). The Panel will consider the case put forward by you and the Academy. They must consider the admission arrangements for the Academy and the reasons why you want to attend that particular school. The Panel must exercise its discretion by balancing the weight of your argument (for wanting to attend) against the Academy’s reasons for refusal i.e. the prejudice that one more student would cause to the education of the students already offered and the Health and Safety of all the students already attending the Academy, also taking into account the Academy's published admission arrangements.  

The decision of the Independent Appeals Panel is binding on the admissions authority and the Parents.

A link to the Admissions Appeals Timetable can be found here.

Visits to the School

We welcome visits from prospective Parents/Carers.  Details of our open sessions are available at the top of the page.