‘No surprises’ for head teacher at Harris Orpington as his students come good

Harris Academy Orpington students are celebrating achieving the best ever GCSE grades since the academy opened in 2016.

In total, 176 grades 7-9 were awarded, equivalent to the old A and A*.

Congratulations are due to the entire year group, among them Lucas Ling who scored six grade 9s and four grade 8s. He also got an A in his additional maths Level 3 qualification, which he took early.

Flavius Musat achieved an A in additional maths as well as six grade 9s and an 8 in his GCSEs.

Richard Carey, head of Harris Academy Orpington, said: “These results reflect incredibly hard work from students and staff, and the very special relationships between them.

“The students have trusted the expertise and experience of their teachers to lead them through the challenges of these examinations.

“Although I am delighted with the quantity of top grades our students achieved, I can’t say I am too surprised: the quality of teaching has been exemplary with students getting early starts, late finishes, Saturday morning study sessions and even over the holidays.

“The hard work has well and truly paid off and we are excited to follow our students’ journeys into post-16.”

Pictured top: Lucas (left) and Flavius show off the impressive grades (Picture: Harris Academy Orpington)