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21/01/25

Mr Lloyd our Vice Principal delivered an assembly today titled ‘Rabbit Holes’. In this assembly he highlighted the benefit of being a life long learner because learning is truly amazing! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/uC6V0eD0ZX

15/01/25

What makes the Harris Federation such a great place to teach and lead? In the video below, Dan MacPherson at Harris Science Academy East London shares what sets us apart and why you should join us on 8 February at our recruitment fair. Register today: https://t.co/hp41B5Qfq0 pic.twitter.com/d7GWn6xpQ8

14/01/25

Our workshops today! pic.twitter.com/cT1rbqFOD0

14/01/25

We had a great afternoon yesterday at Kingston University speaking to lots of aspiring teachers and sharing insights into why our academies are such fantastic places to work. Find out more about being a Harris ECT: https://t.co/ynbQe831nj pic.twitter.com/4S3eZc5Nz0

10/01/25

Year 12 and Year 13 drama students enjoyed a trip to the theatre to see a version of Alice in Wonderland, set in Brixton. It was a fun evening, enjoyed by all! pic.twitter.com/t1sXbqeRk1

10/01/25

A book review by Samirah J (Year 13) “One of the most enjoyable parts of the book is Tia Williams's witty and sharp writing style. She brings a lot of humour and heart to the story, making it both entertaining and emotionally engaging.” pic.twitter.com/1ZOdxW1CXv

10/01/25

A Psychology Career Talk review by Syeda W (Year 12) “On December 13th and 18th, we had the opportunity to hear from speakers at who gave us a fascinating look into the world of psychology. The sessions gave us some great tips for applying to medical school.”

10/01/25

A book review by Samirah J (Year 13) “One of the most enjoyable parts of the book is Tia Williams's witty and sharp writing style. She brings a lot of humour and heart to the story, making it both entertaining and emotionally engaging.” pic.twitter.com/lwBcSpxJz2

10/01/25

We had an inter-house competition organised by our Head of Houses and House Captains. It was a celebration of teamwork that highlights what makes our house system unique. Well done to all who attended. Special well done to Franklin House students for securing first place! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/g2ZWbD2g1k

10/01/25

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10/01/25

Happy New Year Everyone! At Harris Clapham Sixth Form, we have begun the new year sharing the fantastic news that we have been graded OUTSTANDING by Ofsted. We are proud to be We are proud to be a part of

10/01/25

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09/01/25

Harris Clapham Sixth Formers are amazing: Students’ behaviour is impeccable. Students attend well, work hard in lessons and are polite in their interactions with peers, staff and other adults.

09/01/25

We liked this: Leaders have a clear vision for the curriculum they offer which is designed to help young people from areas of deprivation to gain the skills, character qualities and qualifications that they need to succeed in adult life.

09/01/25

We're delighted to be able to say that, following the Ofsted visit last term, Harris Clapham Sixth Form is OFFICIALLY Outstanding (sixth forms still get a one work judgment)

11/12/24

At Harris Clapham Sixth Form we are rooted in multicultural London and in the local community of Brixton. In assembly this week spoke about the importance of being a story-telling community.https://t.co/MztUbLrzX9

11/12/24

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11/12/24

At Harris Clapham Sixth Form we are rooted in multicultural London and in the local community of Brixton. In assembly this week spoke about the importance of being a story-telling community.https://t.co/cqEmWEv7wi

25/11/24

What a fantastic night at our Raising Achievement Evening! A huge success with an array of providers. So proud of our students for engaging with future opportunities! Thank you to and more! pic.twitter.com/VbB9J74hje

15/11/24

Thank you to for speaking to our Year 11s about their futures. Informative presentation on what they offer and some amazing extra curricular and university/careers support pic.twitter.com/c3vozPNdZT

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.

Central Office

Bexley

Brent

Bromley

Clapham

Croydon

Greenwich

Haringey

Havering

Merton

Newham

Southwark

Stratford

Sutton

Thurrock

Wandsworth

Westminster

The Clapham Character

Success looks different to different people, but we believe that for everyone it includes having choices about what you learn and how you earn your living, and opportunities to use your skills to improve the world for yourself, for those you love, for those who come afterwards, and for those you share it with.

Developing the Clapham Character is building traits that will increase those choices and opportunities. This means becoming self-confident so that you know what you can do, you know how to get better at it, you know how to learn new things, and you know that trying and failing is, usually, better than not bothering at all. It means having the courage to try new things and to do the right thing when it’s not the easy thing. It means having the commitment to see something through, to face and overcome difficulties, to work hard doing hard work, and to look to long-term benefit rather than always preferring short-term satisfaction.

Confidence                         Courage                    Commitment

This character is developed through the subjects studied in lessons and through a range of extra-curricular activities and opportunities.

Through the process of studying for their qualifications, students develop skill and knowledge in which they can have confidence as well as acquiring grades that will open doors for them; they will experience over the two years new ideas and face challenges that will give them courage to face whatever life throws at them with integrity; and they will be pushed, cajoled, and encouraged to do their best with whatever task is in front of them, to fulfil their commitments even when it’s hard work, and to take and use feedback with good humour.

Leadership opportunities are central to the Clapham experience and we expect all students to have the courage to accept leadership in one area or another of school life – from the Student Parliament to sports teams there is a stage for everyone.

Cultural perspectives are a super-curricular course that takes students out of the familiarity of their subjects and into the wider world of learning. Taking three of these across Year 12 will develop confidence that learning is truly amazing – interesting, empowering, fun – and that it is something that is far too good to restrict to qualifications.

Our tutor programme (which includes assemblies and personal, social, and health education) supports students as they build their commitment to endeavour. Adult life can be difficult and in the twenty-two months of a Harris Clapham Sixth Form education, students need to learn to face it – in this interim period they will have the support, encouragement and advice of the staff and teachers here.

Being successful requires far more than simply a collection of qualifications and the pursuit of the Clapham Character places those skills and traits at the heart of a Clapham education.