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15/09/19

The Garrard Choir already in London for the festival! Come and join us- free entry at the Scoop! 1pm https://t.co/mbhcf6QQ56

13/09/19

Check out our extensive list of co-curricular clubs for this term. We've got something for everyone including and much more. See you at a club soon! Full list at https://t.co/XQIldDEJ1r

12/09/19

You can now download all this term's Knowledge Organisers from the page of our website at https://t.co/cXtDL46V27. https://t.co/jGezfGHOR3

10/09/19

The Year 6 Choir has just arrived at St George the Martyr Church for the final rehearsal for the Totally Thames Festival performance which is this Sunday! https://t.co/8OYK0iD91V

03/09/19

Open evening and mornings at Harris Garrard Academy, Sept and Oct 2019. See all four dates at https://t.co/UmHiNkUl8y. First one, Tues 1 Oct, 5.30pm. Our teachers and students look forward to welcoming you! https://t.co/AUQNQvABC6

22/08/19

Retweetd From Harris Federation

Congratulations to Caitlin and all staff and students at on their fantastic results https://t.co/kDf2aJ8Asr

22/08/19

Our students are celebrating some excellent results today! “I want to congratulate our Year 11 on these fantastic results, which indicate the enormous progress they have made during their secondary education." Mr Everitt, Executive Principal. Find out more https://t.co/rEZl4950vW https://t.co/uQcbH7UKyr

15/08/19

Celebrating some fantastic results at HGA! A huge well done to all of our students we are incredibly proud of you. https://t.co/bSeiZsuHU7

13/08/19

Don't forget our school is OPEN to students and families tomorrow and every Weds during the holiday (9am to 1pm) if you'd like to chat to our staff about anything on your mind (tea and biscuits on offer)! Find out more https://t.co/YLy2hVvXqr

31/07/19

Students, parents, carers... got something on your mind? Kim and Lisa are in school today (9am to 1pm) so why not pop along and say hello. We're OPEN every Weds morning during the holidays for anyone in our community who wants a 'listening ear' (and maybe tea and biscuits!) https://t.co/5CCupY4Eie

30/07/19

Want to talk someone? Need support? Don't forget the school is OPEN to all students and parents/carers tomorrow and every Weds during the holiday (9am to 1pm). Everyone welcome. Tea waiting! Find out more https://t.co/YLy2hVvXqr

25/07/19

Retweetd From Frances Bywater

After eight years (my placement school) it’s the end of an era. Thanks for all the heartfelt cards and gifts and to everyone has helped me over the years. Of all the lovely messages in cards, this is by far my favourite. https://t.co/Y0LOPhYNB8

23/07/19

Royal Borough of are offering free meals for children during the holidays through their Holiday Meals Mobile Kitchen. Find out more https://t.co/yODJSl35al

23/07/19

Happy holidays everyone! But don't forget we are OPEN to students and families every Weds during the holiday (9am to 1pm) if you need to speak to someone. Come along and meet some staff for support, a chat and maybe a cup of tea! Find out more https://t.co/YLy2hVvXqr

18/07/19

Find out how Year 4 have been working with our secondary teachers to add depth and challenge to their and lessons in Year 4. at its best! https://t.co/oBSW4xc6nx https://t.co/QtVfJwg3s9

16/07/19

So much to celebrate at our secondary Academy Awards Evening!! 🎉 🏆 🎊 🥇#dontwishforitworkforit https://t.co/faftDUBBvV

16/07/19

Year 4 really enjoyed learning about historic costumes, etiquette and dance . They got to make and take home wax candles as well. A great day out and great learning too! https://t.co/C7eCTfu9M1

12/07/19

Congrats to our students who competed so well in the Sports Day yesterday. Fantastic day! Special mentions: Samuel (Yr 9), Samuel (Yr 10), Jefferey (Yr 7), AJ (Yr 7), Leoni (Yr 9). But all 27 of our competitors showed great maturity and https://t.co/9IWLTm3yIq

11/07/19

Our coaches are on their way back from sports day, but we are experiencing some delays due to traffic. Great efforts from our competitors today - well done!

10/07/19

Come to our 'Listening Ear' drop-in sessions, every Wed (9am to 1pm), from 31st July until 28th Aug. It means we're OPEN during the Summer holidays if you need to speak to someone, meet some staff or just have a chat and a cup of tea! All our families and students very welcome!

Harris Academies
All Academies in our Federation aim to transform the lives of the students they serve by bringing about rapid improvement in examination results, personal development and aspiration.

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Havering

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Newham

Southwark

Sutton

Thurrock

Wandsworth

Westminster

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 2019 entry

A level  

  • Biology
  • Business
  • Chemistry
  • Economics
  • English Literature
  • Geography
  • History
  • Mathematics
  • Psychology

BTEC

  • BTEC Sport (single award)

  • BTEC Business (single award or 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.