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11/10/24

Proud to see Harris Garrard Academy highlighted at the Harris Conference for our exceptional results this year! 🎉👏 A big thank you to our dedicated staff and hardworking students. pic.twitter.com/QVzEML8NjV

10/10/24

Great evening at HGA’s Meet the Tutor event! 🎉 It was fantastic meeting our Year 7 parents and carers, sharing the culture we’re building here, and offering 1:1 time with form tutors. 💬💡 Excited for the journey ahead! pic.twitter.com/yUsRimWCaZ

03/10/24

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30/09/24

📢 Join us this Thursday for our Open Evening! 🎉Discover what makes Harris Garrard Academy special! Meet our passionate staff, explore our state-of-the-art facilities.🗓️ Thursday, 3rd October ⏰ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM 📍 Harris Garrard Academy👉 https://t.co/jLG3a6fwzT pic.twitter.com/62lJbtzlDz

30/08/24

🚀 So proud of our former student Chizaram Ezenwata for being selected to represent England in the U17 squad!🇬🇧 His journey from Harris Garrard Academy to the international stage is truly inspiring. Keep shining, Chizaram! ⭐️#LearningChangesLives pic.twitter.com/JaW9U8bdBz

27/08/24

📅 Autumn Term 2024 Start for Secondary Phase:🏫 Students return:• Yrs 7 & 12: Tues, 3rd Sept• Yrs 8-11 & 13: Wed, 4th Sept👨‍🏫 Inset Day: Mon, 2nd Sept(Students do not attend)Looking forward to seeing you all soon!

22/08/24

Huge congratulations to our Year 11 students on their amazing results this year! 🎉 We’re incredibly proud of their hard work and collectively achieving the best set of results the school has ever had. 👏 pic.twitter.com/ZAncClSWqj

16/08/24

We were excited to spend yesterday with staff and students at Harris Garrard Academy to celebrate their A-Level results day! Well done everyone! 🌟 #ResultsDay2024 pic.twitter.com/m4d16h1o4c

15/08/24

⭐Congratulations to twin brothers Arturs and Kristians who have secured top university places for Medicine and Law! pic.twitter.com/acZtsKO5Pv

19/07/24

📚 GCSE & A-Level Results Days 2024🗓️ GCSE: Thurs, Aug 22 (10am)🗓️ A-Level: Thurs, Aug 15 (8am)✅ Support available on-site✅ Help with next steps (6th form, uni, apprenticeships)✅ Staff ready to assist throughout AugustGood luck to all Year 11 & 13 students! 🍀

18/07/24

An evening of excellence! 🌟 Our Annual Awards Ceremony is underway, celebrating outstanding achievements across Creative Arts, Active Science, Enterprise, and World Studies. From musical performances to inspiring speeches, we're showcasing the best of our talented students. pic.twitter.com/K7FKCTpGQx

08/07/24

🌟 Year 7 had an amazing trip to Crossness Pumping Station! They explored Victorian engineering marvels and learned about London’s sewage history. A memorable day of history and science! 🏛️💡 pic.twitter.com/g3G6jm25SN

14/06/24

Last week, our primary took part in the sports day, with 22 Harris primary schools attending. Incredibly, our team achieved their best ever medal and point totals and were crowned overall champions! We are super proud of all the athletes who represented HGA. pic.twitter.com/wj16AuNNbR

12/06/24

🌈 Supporting & advocating for our LGBTQ+ community this month with a vibrant Pride Picnic! 🏳️‍🌈🧁 pic.twitter.com/qbkgrzCglO

12/06/24

📣🌈 We’re keeping the Pride Month spirit alive with a vibrant mini Pride Picnic 🧺🍉 and a wonderful selection of Pride bookmarks in our library! 📚🏳️‍🌈 We celebrate LGBTQ stories and authors. pic.twitter.com/1whzSpwfHd

10/06/24

🚀 The latest Harris Garrard Academy Secondary Newsletter is out now! Highlights include Year 11 exam prep, Pride Month celebrations, the Year 9 boys' football team reaching the Harris Cup semi-final, and student visits to Ada College and more. 📚🎉 https://t.co/yfWFIigIQp pic.twitter.com/76YIGUWJLo

08/06/24

Year 11 students are in for their last Saturday of exam prep! 📚 From Spanish and History to Science, and a walking-talking Maths mock, they’re giving it their all. 🌟 We’re so impressed and proud of their dedication. Can’t wait to see their amazing results this summer! 🎓👏 pic.twitter.com/OpiKjYWHBC

04/06/24

🌈🎉 Harris Garrard Academy is decked out in vibrant bunting to celebrate Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈✨ Honoring incredible LGBTQ+ pioneers from the past and present who inspire us every day. 🌟💪 Let's keep spreading acceptance and pride! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 + pic.twitter.com/VsuX1M4P5K

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Exams Sat and Calendar

Our Examinations Officer is Tilly Jones T.Jones1@harrisgarrard.org.uk. Please contact Ms Jones if you have any queries about examinations at Harris Garrard Academy.


Examination calendar

The proposed calendar for 2024-25 is below. This may be subject to change to fit the academy needs. Exact dates will be given to students in the build up to each exam period via their timetables. 
 
Autumn Term 2024
Year 12 Induction Tests
30th September – 4th October
GCSE Resits
4th November – 15th November
Year 13 Mock Examinations
18th November – 29th November
Year 8 & 10 Assessment 1
2nd December – 13th December
 
Spring Term 2025
Functional Skills, CTEC & CNAT Exams
6th January – 17th January
Year 7 & 9 Assessment 1
13th January – 24th January
Year 11 Mock Examinations
20th January – 7th February
Year 12 Assessment 1
24th February – 7th March
Year 13 Mock Examinations  
10th March – 21st March
 
Summer Term 2025
GCSE, GCE, Functional Skills, CTEC & CNAT Exams
5th May – 20th June
Year 7 & 9 Assessment 2
12th May – 23rd May
Year 8 Assessment 2
2nd June – 13th June
Year 10 Mock Examinations
16th June – 3rd July
Year 12 Mock Examinations
16th June – 3rd July

Examination policies

Copies of the following Harris Garrard Academy examination policies can be downloaded from the Teaching and Learning page in Key Information. 

  • Examinations Policy
  • Appeals Against Internal Assessments
  • Controlled Assessment Risk Management
  • Examinations Contingency Plan
  • Examinations Emergency Procedures

Harris Garrard Academy examination policies and exam board policies are used concurrently. We cross reference our own policies against the Joint Council for Qualifications policies. Our rules and regulations are based upon and make full use of all the JCQ rules and regulations.


Notices to candidates

The following notices for candidates also apply: