Harris Academy Sutton

For students with an EHCP, the school works with families and the local authority to align provision with the plan.

“For students with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), we work closely with families and the local authority to ensure that the provision we offer aligns with the needs outlined in the plan.”

School directs families to Sutton's Local Offer (via Cognus) for SEND resources and local area information.

“The Local Offer provides a range of resources and information about what you can access in the local area for children and young people with SEND in Sutton.”

Names the Designated Safeguarding Lead as Steve Duffy, Assistant Principal, with contact details for reporting concerns.

“The Academy's Designated Safeguarding Lead is Steve Duffy, Assistant Principal.”

Supporting students' emotional wellbeing and safeguarding against neglect are named as central priorities of pastoral/safeguarding provision, in response to local contextual safeguarding intelligence.

“supporting students’ emotional wellbeing and safeguarding children from neglect are central priorities within our pastoral and safeguarding provision.”

The academy is located within the London Cancer Hub, offering students unique STEM learning opportunities.

“our academy is rated Outstanding by Ofsted and is uniquely located within the London Cancer Hub, offering students unparalleled opportunities in STEM learning.”

School identifies as having a Science specialism at its heart

“We are a school with our Science specialism at our heart, and our curriculum vision takes inspiration from, among other sources, one of the great scientists of the past:”

Ofsted noted an extensive range of enrichment activities is offered to all pupils, with full participation.

“An extensive range of enrichment activities is offered to all pupils. All pupils take part”

Key Stage 4 and 5 students have opportunities to travel abroad, including Dubai, Berlin and New York

“There are also opportunities in Key Stage 4 and 5 to travel as far as Dubai, Berlin and New York!”

School sets high standards and expectations so every student is fully stretched and reaches their full potential.

“Standards and expectations that mean parents and carers are confident that their son or daughter is being fully stretched and developed, and is able to reach their full potential”

School states safeguarding is the utmost priority and everyone's responsibility, with a child-centred approach.

“Safeguarding is of the utmost priority in our school. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families and carers has a role to play in safeguarding children. In order to fulfil this responsibility effectively we ensure our approach is child-centred.”

HASU6 follows a '5/5 Rule' requiring students to complete five hours of independent work per subject, per week, matching their five hours of lessons.

“for every five hours of lessons, students should complete five hours of independent work per subject, per week”

HASU6 sixth form is part of the Surrey CCC Sixth Form Cricket Programme, combining A level study with elite cricket training.

“we are proud to be part of the Surrey County Cricket Club Sixth Form Cricket Programme – a pioneering initiative that allows students to combine A level study with elite cricket training and wider opportunities in sport.”

The academy operates a non-selective admissions system welcoming students of every academic ability.

“An admissions system that welcomes students of every academic ability”

Online information sessions run throughout the year for students and families interested in the cricket pathway.

“Online information sessions run throughout the year for students and families interested in applying to join the cricket pathway at HASU6.”

80 students applied for University in class of 2025, 35% achieved places at Russell Group Universities, three students going to study Medicine

“The class of 2025 had 80 students apply for University, and 35% of those achieved places at Russell Group Universities, as well as three students going to study Medicine.”

35% of university applicants secured places at Russell Group universities

“35% of our university applicants secured places at prestigious Russell Group institutions.”

Ofsted rated the Academy Outstanding overall and in every individual category in 2023.

“In 2023, Ofsted graded the Academy as "Outstanding" overall, and in each individual category.”

58% of all A-Level grades were A*-B

“58 % of all A-Level grades were A\* – B”