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14/10/20

Dear students, we hope you have a restful half term from Fri. If you have any emotional concerns or worries over the holiday, remember you can get support from . It’s free, safe and easy to use. Watch the video below to find out more https://t.co/hfAVDIk4de

12/10/20

Announcement Winter PE Kit - A Quick Reminder for Parents https://t.co/Ho2vK3YWf9

01/10/20

The first of our Days this year takes place on Fri 9th Oct, for years 7-11. Activities on offer include sessions on relaxation, coping strategies, reframing negative thinking and the beauty of being unique! Find out more https://t.co/Cgc9uqTz3H https://t.co/pL0cfci24D

29/09/20

Our Virtual Open Day is now live! Meet the Head of Academy, take a tour of our school, and hear from our fantastic students too. It's all at https://t.co/sxmakcSr4T https://t.co/PGD5M1ysGs

21/09/20

Nothing like settling into the week with a good book in our wonderful new library. https://t.co/1o07UixSCf

17/09/20

A selection of our brand new DEAR books - we are so excited for students to start reading these in tutor time! https://t.co/HEMAdMjBEK

17/09/20

Find out more about our co-curricular clubs for Year 7 this term, including Japanese, Debate & Mock Trials, Cricket, Maths, History, K-Club, Running, Poetry and more! https://t.co/fYEk3Xop5C https://t.co/5NxsIj9LqR

26/08/20

We are really looking forward to welcoming all our primary and secondary students back to the academy in September. For the latest details about September reopening (including staggered start dates and times) please visit https://t.co/FAMny0WNlo. Thank you and see you soon! https://t.co/r53Kz4dQ6o

24/08/20

We are delighted to be opening the Academy to all our students in September. For the latest details about September reopening (including staggered start times and dates for our secondary phase) please visit https://t.co/3pDfHWCpt2 . We look forward to seeing you soon!

31/07/20

Dear parents, uniform orders must be placed with our uniform supplier, Brigade, by 7th Aug to ensure delivery in time for the start of term. Orders placed after the 7th Aug deadline will not delivered until mid/late September. See full ordering details https://t.co/VrBPlh7KMd. https://t.co/bDlrRvQBnb

17/07/20

A final socially distanced assembly was the right way to say a goodbye to our superb staff and students. Some moving onto new adventures and others to return in September for more exciting times at ! https://t.co/z7GcGMrWao

17/07/20

Free Young Summer Camp for young children who are eligible for free school meals. Details at https://t.co/kK3jhcC9DB https://t.co/idSJSaksLF

16/07/20

Dear students, don't forget https://t.co/98ZZ3YlIpe is available all summer. is an online service designed to support your - offering a safe and secure way to access mental health and wellbeing support. Find out more at https://t.co/XxT48AwBDO https://t.co/upwNY65P2I

13/07/20

15-17? ‘Keep Doing Good’ with this summer! Volunteering experience Make a positive impact in our local community Learn new skills Join thousands of young people who have signed up to ‘Keep Doing Good’ by pledging your time this summer at ➡ https://t.co/vEW11633xq https://t.co/CROM3jZc8A

10/07/20

How will your child travel to school in Sept? We want to encourage all students to make their way to school safely when we reopen. Please help us by completing very short survey. It will take a minute or less! Thank you. https://t.co/wAqgR08Z02

09/07/20

FREE online mini-modules to help mums develop their tech skills over the summer. https://t.co/hM4s3QOzIN

09/07/20

Retweetd From HarrisSchoolDirect

Brilliant! What a wonderful team Have a wonderful summer all and we hope to see you soon. https://t.co/JI0I6O4g5k

09/07/20

Dear HGA Students... here is a video message from your teachers to wish you a happy summer and to say how much we are looking forward to seeing you next year. We hope you enjoy it and it makes you 😃https://t.co/dZwKjwgfiP

07/07/20

Young Greenwich in partnership with have put together an excellent online summer programme of activities. Find out more here https://t.co/lL6TJR8pfJ

07/07/20

Check out the 'audiobook' file on Student SharePoint to listen to the English Department reading Elizabeth Laird's 'Oranges in No Man's Land' aloud! Here's an excerpt of Ms Hall reading Chapter 3 📚 https://t.co/jnfwMFs52E

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Subjects on Offer (and Entry Requirements)

Every student comes with their own unique set of examination results and future goals so we offer a choice of three pathways to give you the education that's right for you. Each pathway has a different set of entry requirements (see below).

  • A level Pathway
  • Mixed Pathway
  • Vocational Pathway

Photo 14 11 2018, 11 22 22Subjects offered 2020 entry

A level  

  • English Literature
  • History
  • Psychology
  • Business
  • Economics

BTEC/CTEC

  • BTEC Business (single) and (double) award
  • CTEC Sport (single) award
  • BTEC Child, Play, Learning and Development (single) and (double) award

Entry requirements

A level pathway

Students on our A level Pathway will study three or four A Level subjects. They will also be eligible for the Harris Experience programme.

A Levels

Requirements

Three A levels

Six 9-5 grades in full course GCSE subjects

Four A levels

Must have a grade 8 average in GCSEs

Mixed pathway

Students on our ‘Mixed pathway’ will study a combination of A Level and BTEC Level 3 qualifications.

A Levels/BTECs

Requirements

Combination must be equal to three A level qualifications for example: one A level and BTEC Level 3 (double) or two A levels and BTEC Level 3 (single)

Combination of five 9-4 grades at GCSE or merit or above in vocational subjects

Vocational pathway

Students on our ‘Vocational pathway’ will study a combination of BTEC Level 3 qualifications.

BTECs

Requirements

Combination must be equal to three A Level qualifications for example: one A Level and BTEC Level 3 (double) or two A Levels and BTEC L3 (single)

Combination of five 9-4 grades at GCSE or merit or above in vocational subjects

General information

A Levels require a grade 6 in a relevant GCSE subject. Extended writing A Level subjects will need at least grade 5 in English Language. ESOL is not included as part of the entry criteria.

Maths

Students wishing to study A Level Maths will need a Maths GCSE grade 7

English Literature

Students will need a grade 6 in English Language and English Literature GCSE

Science Based Subjects

Students must have at least a grade 6/6 for Trilogy Science (double award)

Students taking Separate Science GCSEs must have at least a grade 6 in the relevant science subject for Biology and Chemistry A Level studies

Resit English GCSE

Students who have not achieved a grade 4 or above in either English Language or Literature will be required to resit English Language GCSE

Resit Maths GCSE

Students who have not achieved a grade 4 or above will need to resit their Maths GCSE

Enrolment from the age of 17/18 is at the discretion of the Assistant Principal for 6th Form who will take into account the student's most recent academic results. In most cases students will only be accepted onto Vocational Level 3 courses unless there are exceptional circumstances.