Harris Academy Greenwich

The SEND team is led by a named SENCO who can be contacted directly about students' needs.

“The SEND team at the Academy is led by the SENCO, Mr Damian March, who can be contacted directly to discuss any issues relating to a student’s particular needs (send@harrisgreenwich.org.uk).”

The school's SEND provision links closely with the Greenwich Local Authority Offer.

“We ensure that our provision links closely with the services available through the [Greenwich Local Authority Offer](https://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/send).”

School has proactive, inclusive mental health support including a pastoral team, trained Mental Health First Aiders, and a school counsellor

“Whether it’s through our dedicated pastoral team, trained Mental Health First Aiders, school counsellor, or trusted relationships with external specialists, we are here to ensure every student feels valued, heard, and cared for.”

Parents value the academy's combination of strong pastoral care with high academic expectations, and staff knowing each pupil as an individual.

“Parents value how the academy combines “ strong pastoral care with high expectations for academic achievement ” and how staff understand each pupil as an individual.”

Curriculum remains broad throughout secondary school, with nearly 90% of pupils studying both a humanities subject and a language.

“The curriculum remains broad throughout secondary school, with nearly 90% of pupils studying both a humanities subject and a language, ensuring wide future opportunities for all.”

86% of GCSE Physics entries achieved grade 5+ (58% achieved grade 7+).

“Physics | _ 58% _ | _ 86% _”

Sixth form cohort size stated as 242 students.

“242 Students in our thriving 6th form”

Sixth form A Level cohort of 104 students (92 with three A Level entries).

“Number of students with three A Level entries | 92”

Personal development is a standout strength, with a rich programme of enrichment and careers education.

“Personal development is a standout strength. Pupils benefit from a rich programme of enrichment, careers education and experiences”

64 clubs on offer each week.

“64 Clubs on offer each week”

School's core values are work hard, be kind, take responsibility

“Our culture is built on three simple values: work hard, be kind and take responsibility .”

School explicitly prioritises exceptional academic progress

“In our community, we make no apology for valuing exceptional academic progress.”

Ofsted rated the school's sixth-form provision as Outstanding.

“recognised by Ofsted as Outstanding overall , with Outstanding judgements for quality of education, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision.”

In sixth form, students master subjects in great depth and receive highly aspirational careers guidance.

“In the sixth form, students master their subjects “ in great depth ” and receive highly aspirational careers guidance.”

Prospective families are invited to arrange a personalised tour of the academy.

“We invite you to come along and see our academy for yourself with a personalised tour.”

The school held Open Events for prospective students and families, now concluded, and offers personalised tours instead.

“Our Open Events have now finished and we would like to thank the many students and their families who visited us.”

Majority of students go on to Higher Education, with full support through the UCAS process

“With the majority of our students attending Higher Education, we take students through the entire UCAS process with help including:”

Students prepared for Russell Group universities, degree apprenticeships or professional careers with excellent outcomes

“Whether students aspire to Russell Group universities, degree apprenticeships or professional careers, they leave us as confident, reflective learners with excellent outcomes, professional behaviours and the confidence to make ambitious choices about their future.”

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding overall.

“"An Outstanding place to learn."”

Top 20% nationally for Pupil Premium (disadvantaged) overall Attainment 8, EBacc attainment, and English attainment.

“we were again particularly proud to come in the top 20% nationally for our Pupil Premium (disadvantaged) overall attainment 8, EBACC attainment, and English Attainment.”