Harris Academy Chobham

School links enrichment/hobbies to student self-esteem, mental wellbeing, and reducing stress and anxiety.

“We know that pursuing a hobby is good for our students’ self-esteem and mental wellbeing and supports their academic achievement by providing an outlet for the stress and anxiety experienced by many of today’s young people.”

An excellent tutor and PSHE programme is delivered by caring and passionate tutors.

“Excellent tutor and PSHE programme, delivered by caring and passionate tutors.”

Vocational subjects achieved outstanding average scores of Distinction across the board

“Performance in vocational subjects was outstanding with average scores of Distinction across the board.”

Over 30% of students achieved A/A* grades in Economics, Sociology, Drama and Geography

“particularly impressive performances in Economics, Sociology, Drama and Geography, where more than 30% of students achieved A and A\* grades.”

The sixth form is oversubscribed with over 330 students.

“We are an oversubscribed sixth form with over 330 students.”

Students visit at least two different universities for taster lectures, application advice, and to meet undergraduates.

“A visit to at least two different universities , which offer taster lectures, application advice and gives students the chance to meet undergraduate students.”

The sixth form runs all-through trips abroad, including to New York and China.

“All-through trips abroad , including to New York and China.”

The academy describes itself as a community where staff and students support each other and belonging matters

“We are a community who work hard to support each other – both staff and students – as I believe people do best when they are happy and feel a sense of belonging.”

School states that extra-curricular activities should be inclusive.

“At the heart of our enrichment offer, is our belief that extra-curricular activities should be inclusive.”

Sixth form students choose between an A Level or vocational pathway, with placement based on GCSE results and Chobham's qualifying grade criteria.

“Sixth Form students will follow an A Level or vocational pathway. Prospective Sixth Formers will be directed on the most appropriate pathway for them depending upon their GCSE results.”

Despite the narrower nature of post-16 pathways, the school ensures a wide subject choice for students.

“Even within the constraints of the narrower post 16 pathways, we ensure that students have a wide subject choice.”

Sixth form A-level entry requires five GCSE grades 9-6 including grade 5 in English language and mathematics.

“Five GCSE grades 9-6 with grade 5 in English language and mathematics.”

All sixth-form enrolment decisions are made at the leadership team's discretion, with individual results discussed on GCSE results day.

“All students are enrolled at the discretion of the leadership team and individual results will be discussed as part of the enrolment process on GCSE results day.”

Three students secured places at Cambridge University in 2022-23, with four successful applicants over the past ten years.

“In 2022-23, three of our students secured a place at Cambridge University , with four successful applicants in total over the past ten years.”

Most of the 2025 Year 13 leaving cohort began their studies at Russell Group universities in September 2025.

“Most of this cohort began their studies at Russell Group universities in September 2025.”

22% of A Level entries achieved A*/A grades and over half the cohort achieved B or above

“Overall, 22% of entries achieved the top A\* and A grades at A Level and over half the cohort achieved a B or above.”

School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted

“rated Outstanding by Ofsted”