Harris Academy Falconwood

The Academy identifies and assesses learning differences and differentiates support so all students can progress.

“At the Academy, we believe that all students have learning differences rather than learning difficulties, and it is our policy to identify and assess these differences so that learning is supported and differentiated to ensure outstanding progress is made by all students.”

SEND support includes classroom assistance, teacher-development sessions, SENCO observations, and specialist classroom input.

“We offer a range of support to develop teachers' expertise as well as additional support within the classroom. This includes drop-in sessions, in class training and observations from the SENCO, as well as specialist advice and input within the classroom.”

Dedicated pastoral support is intended to help students thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

“Our Sixth Form offers an outstanding scholarly environment with state-of-the-art facilities and dedicated pastoral support to ensure each student can thrive not only academically, but socially and emotionally.”

The safeguarding team regularly publishes a newsletter to keep parents and carers informed about safeguarding matters.

“Our Safeguarding team will publish a regular safeguarding newsletter to inform and update parents and carers on matters regarding safeguarding.”

Product Design achieved 100% A* to C.

“Product Design: 100% A\* to C”

Film Studies achieved 100% A* to C.

“Film Studies: 100% A\* to C”

The 2025 cohort comprised 146 students.

“Our 2025 cohort of 146 students achieved:”

Enrichment Exchange is a compulsory, integral part of the curriculum and gives students opportunities to gain new experiences and develop skills and interests beyond classroom learning.

“Enrichment Exchange is an integral part of our curriculum here at Harris Academy Falconwood. It aims to provide your children with an opportunity to explore new experiences and develop valuable skills beyond our standard classroom offer. Enrichment Exchange takes place every Monday from 3.15pm to 4.05pm and is a compulsory part of our school curriculum.”

Enrichment Exchange is a compulsory, weekly part of the curriculum that enables students to explore new experiences and build skills and interests beyond classroom learning.

“Enrichment Exchange is an integral part of our curriculum here at Harris Academy Falconwood. It aims to provide your children with an opportunity to explore new experiences and develop valuable skills beyond our standard classroom offer. Enrichment Exchange takes place every Monday from 3.15pm to 4.05pm and is a compulsory part of our school curriculum.”

The academy mantra places knowledge at the heart of its sixth-form provision.

“Our academy mantra is ‘Knowledge is Power, We make it Stick,’ and this sits at the heart of everything we do in the Sixth Form.”

The academy's three core values are Serve, Support and Success.

“At Harris Academy Falconwood, we hold three core values dear to us. These values are Serve, Support, Success.”

Harris Academy Falconwood has a sixth form led by Mr Hayes.

“Mr Hayes, Head of Sixth Form”

Harris Academy Falconwood has a sixth form and permits prospective students to begin enrolment on GCSE Results Day.

“Students wishing to join Harris Academy Falconwood Sixth Form can also begin the enrolment process from 9.00am on the same day.”

Applications for the September 2026 intake have closed.

“Applications have now closed for September 2026 intake.”

There are separate application routes for current HAF students and applicants from other schools.

“There are two different routes to apply; one for current HAF students and one for new students joining us from other schools.”

Students usually progress to university or apprenticeships after Year 13.

“Our students progress into a range of options after Year 13; usually, university or apprenticeships.”

Of the 2025 cohort, 107 students, or 73%, progressed to university.

“| University | 107 | 73% |”

The average grade in 2025 was C.

“Average grade C”

Over 60% of grades were A* to C in 2025.

“Over 60% A\* to C grades”