Open Events 2025

Welcome to the Harris Garrard Academy, a thriving school which is in the top 20% in England and Wales for student progress. We are delighted you are considering joining our academy.

We are proud to be one of the best-performing schools in our area and stand firm in our belief that ‘Learning Changes Lives.’ Thank you for considering Harris Garrard Academy for your son or daughter. If you could like to talk to someone individually, please email info@harrisgarrard.org.uk and we'd be pleased to get in touch with you.

Year 6 Open Events 2025 - dates and times

You are warmly invited to come to our Open Events this October to see our school in action and discover what makes our academy such a vibrant and inspiring place for students to learn and grow.

Explore our facilities, meet our amazing staff and students, and learn more about how we nurture individual talents and prepare students for a successful future. We look forward to meeting you.

Open Evening, Thursday 2nd October, 5:00-7:00pm (booking not required)

Open Mornings:

Tuesday 7th October, 9:00-11:00am (booking link to follow)
Wednesday 8th October, 9:00-11:00am (booking link to follow)
Thursday 9th October, 9:00-11:00am (booking link to follow)

If you need more information about the school please do look around this website (the content and links lower down this page will be a good starting point) or feel free to email us and we will be happy to respond to your query.

Reception starters for September 2026 - school tours

While it might seem a long way off, we know many of you will be excited to visit Harris Garrard's Primary and Early Years setting to help make sure we are the right place for your child to start their educational journey.

We would, therefore, like to invite you to one of our Open Mornings taking place over the course of the next few months ahead of the admissions deadline in the new year.

Please feel free to attend either alone or with your child one of the following school tours with the Headteacher - Mr Ben Sheppard

Thursday 18th September - 9am
Thursday 2nd October - 9am

More will follow as we move into winter or, if you would like to arrange a private tour, please do not hesitate to contact the primary office team.

Take a look inside our secondary school

Take a look inside our moden school building, with its excellent science labs, sports facilities, drama hall, music suites, library and so much more.

Find out more about coming to Harris Garrard Academy

Our website has a wealth of information about life at Harris Garrard Academy. Here are a few links you might like to explore.

Our vision and values - what they mean for your child

Harris Garrard Academy combines the traditional values of good manners, strong discipline and smart uniform with the best of modern teaching and technology. Find out more.

Exam results - how do our students achieve?

Harris Garrard Academy achieved a Progress 8 score of 0.54 for 2023-24. This is an amazing achievement and put us well above the national average. Find out more.

What subjects do students study?

Find out details about our curriculum and the wide range of subjects offered to all students. Find out more.

School meals - what are they like?

Our menu has been created after extensive research into student preferences, but is also nutritious and compliant with all government guidelines. Find out more.